Mount Rainier: Washington's Majestic and Mighty Volcano

Mount Rainier, also known as Tahoma, is a towering active stratovolcano in Washington State, renowned for its immense glaciers and significant potential for destructive lahars. It is the highest peak in Washington and a central feature of its own national park, drawing climbers and visitors while also being closely monitored as one of the world's most dangerous volcanoes.