Articles for tag: Kilauea, Mt. St. Helens, Volcanoes

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10 Facts for Kids About Volcanoes

Searching for trivia about volcanoes? Are you a teacher preparing a lesson plan on volcanoes? Here are a few fun facts about volcanoes. Everyday, somewhere on Earth, a volcano erupts. Believe it or not, a volcano is probably erupting as you read this article. Fortunately, most of the volcanic eruptions are underwater. There are about ...

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Yellowstone National Park: The Active Super Volcano

Think of a volcano, and you may imagine soft lava flows on Hawaii, or the giant explosion of Mt. St. Helens. Think of a super volcano and you may come up short. Mankind has never recorded a super volcano eruption, but they have occurred in our history. Toba erupted roughly 75,000 years ago and almost ...

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Scenic Train Tours in the USA

Train tours are a wonderful way to see some beautiful scenery in a relatively stress-free environment. You can recline in your spacious, comfortable seat and let the ever-changing landscapes roll by, while the rhythmic sound of the train’s wheels melts away your worries. Best of all, train vacations leave all the planning, driving, meals and ...

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What Would Happen If Mt. Rainier Erupted?

It sits as a beacon of the Pacific Northwest, greeting you like a giant postcard as you drive through Tacoma on a clear day. Mt. Rainier possesses a tireless beauty that has attracted visitors from all over the globe. However, beneath its picturesque appearance lurks a sleeping giant. Mt. Rainier is also the largest volcano ...

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Lakeside RV Park in Everett, Washington

General Information Lakeside RV Park located at 12321 Highway 99 in Everett, Washington was recommended to us by someone while we were at Mt. St. Helens. We were spending five days in Seattle so decided to give it a try. I wasn’t at all impressed though I have had worse experiences. Their phone number is ...

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The Ring of Fire in the Pacific: Dubious Predictions & Facts

Time to wear my honesty on my sleeve: I’m scared to death of walking along one of my favorite beaches next (or any) summer on the Oregon Coast and suddenly experiencing an earthquake that borders somewhere around an 8 or 9 magnitude. Mind you, I’ve never experienced even a small earthquake when walking on the ...

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Tips for Planning a Vacation in Washington State

The state of Washington can be a great place to enjoy a vacation. This state contains a great combination of city sights and rural settings. There are beautiful Pacific beaches, deep, dense forests, active volcanoes, arroyo deserts and a lively exciting city, all within Washington’s borders. Whether you are a lover of nature or a ...