Mount Rainier, one of the most dangerous volcanoes in the U.S., has been rocked by over 1,000 earthquakes since July 8 — the largest swarm ever recorded at this massive stratovolcano. While most of the quakes are too small to feel, scientists at the USGS are puzzled by the swarm's unusual length and intensity. Could this be a sign of something bigger brewing beneath the surface?
In this video, we break down what’s happening under Mount Rainier, why experts are watching it closely, and what an eruption could actually look like. Plus, we take a look at another restless giant — the Axial Seamount — which might be just days away from an underwater eruption.
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