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Rainier: eruption history
Elevation4,392 m
TypeStratovolcano
Confirmed eruptions20#15 of 165 in country
Latest eruption1450
Largest VEI4
Location46.85, -121.76
By VEI
3
5
1
Eruptions (latest first, up to 60)
| Start | VEI | End | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1450 | – | – | |
| 910 | – | – | |
| 440 | – | – | |
| 150 BCE | – | – | |
| 250 BCE | 4 | – | |
| 400 BCE | – | – | |
| 500 BCE | – | – | |
| 610 BCE | – | – | |
| 650 BCE | – | – | |
| 700 BCE | – | – | |
| 2550 BCE | 3 | – | |
| 2750 BCE | 2 | – | |
| 3650 BCE | 3 | – | |
| 3850 BCE | – | – | |
| 4850 BCE | 2 | – | |
| 5050 BCE | 3 | – | |
| 5350 BCE | 3 | – | |
| 5550 BCE | 2 | – | |
| 7800 BCE | – | – | |
| 8050 BCE | 3 | – |
Nearby volcanoes
| Volcano | Distance | Eruptions |
|---|---|---|
| Adams | 75 km | 15 |
| St. Helens | 79 km | 40 |
| Indian Heaven | 103 km | 1 |
| West Crater | 111 km | 2 |
| Glacier Peak | 148 km | 6 |
| Hood | 165 km | 5 |
| Baker | 214 km | 11 |
| Jefferson | 242 km | 2 |
Eruption records from the Smithsonian Global Volcanism Program; older eruptions may be missing. VEI = Volcanic Explosivity Index (0–8). For current alerts, check the official agency.