Pacific Northwest - Geology

Geology

Further information: Geology of the Pacific Northwest

The Northwest is still highly geologically active, with both active volcanoes and geologic faults.

Active volcanoes in the region include Mount Garibaldi, Mount Baker, Mount Rainier, Mount Saint Helens, which erupted in 1980, Mount Hood, Mount Jefferson, and Mount Shasta.

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