Rainier over Spirit Lake

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Rainier over Spirit Lake

Rainier over Spirit Lake

The destruction caused by Mt. St. Helens' eruption is amazing. Spirit Lake was one of the most impacted by this gigantic explosion. The gray areas on Spirit Lake are stripped, fallen trees that were forced into the lake by natural forces. However, in 100 years, Mt. St. Helens may look like Mt. Rainier once more; a lush and thriving wilderness dominated by a dormant, yet powerful, volcano.
Mark Straub
on Dec 5, 2007 1:45 am
Image Type(s): Scenery
Image ID: 362804

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lcarreau

lcarreau - Jan 9, 2008 11:36 pm - Voted 10/10

Mark ?

Great photo of Spirit Lake, and you
even captured Mt. Rainier. Scientists
say that Mt. Rainier is "likely" to blow
up within the next 50 years. It's possible
that you will see it happen in your
lifetime, after I have gone up to the
great "volcano" in the sky!

Mark Straub

Mark Straub - Jan 10, 2008 8:46 am - Hasn't voted

Re: Mark ?

Thanks! Would Mt. Rainier really blow that soon? Wouldn't that kill everyone for a HUGE radius, possibly as far as a hundred miles away? The volcanoes around here are so beautiful. It's hard to imagine them as gigantic time bombs.
-Mark

lcarreau

lcarreau - Jan 10, 2008 11:44 am - Voted 10/10

Re: Mark ?

Scientists can only make predictions and
create theories. I know the Cascade volcanos
are very beautiful, but you are right when
you describe them as "time bombs." I have many
relatives living in western Washington. But,
there's always a chance that Mt.Rainier can show
signs of coming awake. We all know what
happened at Mt. St. Helens. And, Mt. Rainier sits on the same "volcanic platform"
as Mt.St. Helens does, called the RING of FIRE.

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