The results of the study will inform the way the USGS Cascades Volcano Observatory draws up hazards maps for Central Oregon and help shape the way scientists think about other similar volcanoes.

The results of the study will inform the way the USGS Cascades Volcano Observatory draws up hazards maps for Central Oregon and help shape the way scientists think about other similar volcanoes.

Soak in the splendor of the Pacific Northwest at a steamy spot in Mount Hood National Forest. This part of Oregon has ...

Marys Peak is the highest point in Oregon’s Coast Range. On a clear day, it offers panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean to the west and Cascade volcanoes to the east. "For people who want ...

Geologic mapping has been one of the most fundamental mandates of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) since its establishment ...

Scientists can’t know precisely when a volcano is about to erupt, but they can sometimes pick up telltale warning signs.

Understanding where volcanoes are found may solve this puzzle and explain why Venus is now a planet with such extreme conditions. SMREKAR: So, this map shows the distribution of volcanoes on the ...

The expansion goes beyond volcanoes as well. Right now, 100% of monitoring stations are on land. In 2026, scientists hope to add seismometers underwater off of Oregon’s coast to monitor ...

HONOLULU – An undersea volcano off the southeastern coast of the Big Island of Hawaii has been rocked by a swarm of more than 70 earthquakes since the weekend, according to the U.s. Geological ...

Night - Partly cloudy. Winds from ESE to SE at 5 to 6 mph (8 to 9.7 kph). The overnight low will be 44 °F (6.7 °C). Cloudy with a high of 56 °F (13.3 °C) and a 71% chance of precipitation ...