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It was the site of the deadliest volcanic eruption in the history of the United States, but even after two GSS visits spread over the past 7 years, it's not until now that we have a…

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Wednesday, 17th July 2013

Mount St. Helens

It hasn't erupted since 1980 March 2005, but apparently Mount St Helens still counts as an active volcano. Not great resolution here yet though. Thanks: Sean Miller, kb and others.

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Monday, 11th April 2005

Mount Rainier

This is Mount Rainier, outside Seattle, Washington (fairly close to the previously posted Mount Saint Helens). At 4,392 metres, Mount Rainier is the highest mountain volcano in the continental contiguous U.S., and although there is no…

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Tuesday, 21st June 2005

Spirit Lake

Spirit Lake sits just North of America's most famous active volcano, Mount St. Helens1. The most catastrophic eruption of Mount St Helens was in May of 1980, which killed 57 people. A side effect of this…

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Thursday, 20th March 2008

Colima (Volcano Week 7)

Colima is an active volcano in Mexico — one of the most active in North America. With an elevation of 4,270 metres, it is the sixth-highest peak in Mexico. Due to its frequent eruptions, Colima has…

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Tuesday, 28th August 2012

Santorini, Greece (Volcano Week 5)

It may not have a "mount" or "volcano" anywhere in its name, but the islands of Santorini (aka Thira) are actually the site of one of the largest volcanic eruptions in recorded history! That's a pretty…

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Friday, 6th August 2010

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