On the morning of May 18, 1980, the most destructive volcanic eruption in United States history killed 57 people in Washington State. The enormous column of ash that was unleashed by Mount St. Helens ...

“Volcanic Ash from the 1980s is being lofted back into the air from the strong east winds,” NWS Portland said. The Cascades ...

Ash from the catastrophic 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens began to swirl around the volcano this week, creating a smoky haze that obscured its summit.

Commercial pilots flying near Mount St. Helens reported a plume of fine ash rising over the volcano. USGS says it's a ...

For a moment, it seemed like a blast from the past: a plume over Mount St. Helens on Tuesday looked like the volcano might be ...

According to said report, the top five fastest national parks in the U.S. are Sequoia, Mount Rainier, Grand Teton, Cuyahoga ...

As summer fades, the focus of Northwest hiking shifts from swimmable lakes and flowering meadows to something different yet ...

Test your knowledge of U.S. natural landmarks with this viral interesting trivia quiz! Can you score 10/10 on questions about ...

Dick Fiske, who died on June 18 as he neared his 93rd birthday, was one of the most original thinkers ever at the USGS ...

The United States, a volcanic hotspot, boasts 169 Holocene volcanoes, primarily in Alaska, Hawaii, and the Pacific Northwest.

An Army medic from the 110th Chemical Battalion was recently recognized for coming to the aid of an injured biker during a ...

Researchers detected the largest Mount Rainier earthquake swarm on record. Over 400 small quakes have been located as of Friday and many more have been detected. The temblors have shown no evidence ...