Planetary scientists Paul Byrne and Rebecca Hahn at Washington University in St. Louis have created the first comprehensive map of volcanoes on Venus, pinpointing 85,000 of them. Their study was ...

This list of stories illustrates the role that volcanoes, especially Mount Rainier, play in Washington state. Stories describe Mount Rainier's shrinking peak due to melting ice, and the impact ...

Washington state is home to five volcanoes: Mount Rainier, Mount St. Helens, Mount Baker, Glacier Peak, and Mount Adams. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, all five of these volcanoes are listed ...

The most destructive volcanic eruption in United States history happened less than half a century ago in Washington state. On May 18, 1980, the north side of Mount St. Helens, in southwestern ...

A recent earthquake swarm at Mount Rainier in Washington state, along with increased volcanic activity in Alaska, Oregon, and Hawaii, has captured the news media's attention and sparked questions ...

Volcanoes in Alaska, Washington state, Oregon and Hawaii have been rumbling and even spewing lava, enough to spark a swarm of news stories. But despite the jolts and temblors, geologists say there's ...

Scientists are deploying monitors at the volcanic Mount Adams in Washington State, after a spike in seismic activity. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said Mount Adams typically experiences an ...

Intrigued by reports of recent volcanic eruptions on Venus? WashU planetary scientists Paul Byrne and Rebecca Hahn want you to use their new map of 85,000 volcanoes on Venus to help locate the next ...