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Eruptions in the Cascade Range during the past 4,000 years

May 21, 2008

Volcanoes have been erupting in the Cascade Range for over 500,000 years. During the past 4,000 years eruptions have occurred at an average rate of about 2 per century.

This chart shows 13 volcanoes on a map of Washington, Oregon, and northern California and time lines for each showing the ages of their eruptions.

Publication Year 2008
Title Eruptions in the Cascade Range during the past 4,000 years
DOI 10.3133/gip63
Authors Bobbie Myers, Carolyn L. Driedger
Publication Type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Series Title General Information Product
Series Number 63
Index ID gip63
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization Volcano Hazards Program