Washington
Want to go on a family vacation? Washington is the answer! Mount St. Helens is the only volcano in the continental United States to erupt in recent history. Washington’s weather is affected by rain shadows. Waterways are used for transportation, but some industries are building aircraft and growing fruits. Many people lost their lives during two major historical events. There are many different details about Washington.
Washington has a few different big landforms that affect the weather and climate. A few different landforms are Mount St. Helens, Puget Sound, and Cascade Mountains. Mount St. Helens, affects the weather when it erupts by releasing ash and smog into the air. Puget Sound is important because it is the center of commerce. Puget Sound affects the weather by protecting the city from lots of rain. The Cascade Mountains affect the weather with the rain shadow. Living near these landforms you won’t be able the predict all of their weather.
Washington has many different waterways that affect the weather. Some different landforms are, the Snake River, Lake Washin...
Prince Rupert and Prince George are separated by the Coastal Mountains, Prince Rupert is on the windward side while Prince George is on the leeward side. This would cause heavy precipitation in Prince Rupert while Prince George gets limited precipitation because it is covered in a rain shadow due to the dry winds coming over the mountain. For instance, Prince Rupert’s total precipitation is 2414 mm however Prince George’s total precipitation is 621 mm, making Prince Rupert maritime and Prince George continental. Finally, relief precipitation is a major factor to the two diverse climates of Prince George and Prince
The town of Orting is built in the valley of Mount Rainer in western Washington. Located 30 miles from the volcano, Orting is built upon deposits of 500 year old lahar erupted from the volcano. Mount Rainier is an active stratovolcano of andesitic rock, located along the convergent plate boundary where the North American Plate and the Pacific Plate meet. Mount Rainier is the most prominent mountain in the contiguous United States and is approximately 500,000 years old (The Cardinal). Although Mount Rainier is considered to be an active volcano because of its lahar flow, it is currently in resting state. The last eruption of this massive volcano occurred more than 115 years ago in 1884.
On May 18th, 1980, one of the most prominent volcanic eruptions in US History took place in the state of Washington. Mount St. Helens had been dormant for almost 100 years before March 15th. On this day, two months before the eruption several small earthquakes shook the earth. This indicated a magma buildup below the surface, and the first minor event that would lead to one of the greatest eruptions the US has ever known. Following the first set of earthquakes, “Steam explosions blasted a 60- to 75-m (200- to 250-ft) wide crater through the volcano 's summit ice cap and covered the snow-clad southeast sector with dark ash. Within a week the crater had grown to about 400 m (1,300 ft) in diameter and two giant crack systems crossed the entire summit area. Eruptions occurred on average from
To start, these names are the names of two big volcanos, both in Washington State, both deadly, but on different scales. Mt. Rainier’s last eruption was 150 years ago. Yellowstone’s last eruption was 640,000 years ago. Yellowstone’s reputation of being the ultimate super volcano versus Mt. Rainier, the most dangerous volcano in the country. The difference between these volcanos is looks, damage, stability and tourism.
Climate and weather are similar, describing how the atmosphere behaves, the difference being the timescale (Conway, 2010). Weather is a short-term scale of temperature and precipitation, usually considering weeks or less (ibid). Climate, however, is a long term description of months or longer, describing different seasons and trends of temperature and precipitation. Climate of Vancouver is typically mild during the spring and summer and damp during the autumn and winter, and unlike other mountainous areas of British Columbia, it is not excessively cold or snowy (“Hello BC”, n.d.).
Boom! A once ice-capped mountain peak explodes as ash fills the air. “‘Vancouver, Vancouver, this is it!’”Those were the last words of expert geologist David Johnston (Gunn 561). In 1980, Mount Saint Helens of the state of Washington erupted, filling the air with ash and causing mudflows powerful enough to lift tons. It decimated everything in its path. The eruptions, mudflows, and ash caused great damage on the landscape, yet it gave us information on how catastrophes happen and how they affect society and the surrounding landscape. The data acquired can also help us understand the way the landscape was formed. Mount Saint Helens caused much damage, but also helped people understand the science behind it.
The first time I saw Mt. Rainier for myself, was last summer when my boyfriend and I drove to Washington. It was the most beautiful, peaceful looking mountain I have ever seen. However, underneath it's great beauty, it hides a deadly secret. Mt. Rainier is one of the most dangerous volcanoes that we have here in the United States. One of the reasons it is so dangerous is because of it's great beauty. People enjoy looking at it, and the area that surrounds it, so they have made their homes here. Mt Rainier is not the only volcano I am interested in, in fact this last summer I also went to Mt. St. Helens and Crater Lake. But it is the volcano I chose to research for this paper because it does have so much beauty and at the same time so much power. I already know the basics about volcanoes, how they form, the different types, etc., but I wanted to find out more about what would happen if this great volcano were to erupt, what type of eruption would it be, and how would it affect the people that live around it.
The eruption of Kilauea continues to flow at two places in the park. The vent within Halema'uma'u Crater and the Pu'u'' vent. In conclusion, the trip to the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park should be an experience to remember. On this trip you will experience a cultural, creative, inspirational, and memorable theme. The Park has many visitors each year, to my knowledge the experience is unimaginable.
Helens, Washington. The eruption researchers believe to be the biggest, was five times as big as the eruption in Yellowstone. Yellowstone produced 1,000 km in magma whereas the eruption of Wah Wah Springs produced 5,000 km, ten million years ago. Although humans were not around, modern day plants and animals can be found in the magma. The largest eruption in US history was in Mount St. Helens in Washington. On May 18th, 1980, this destructive explosion caused the loss of 57 people. Avalanches and thousands of earthquakes shook the mountain and tons of ash were extruded in the
Climate change can affect the precipitation of snow and subsequent melting on a global scale in various ways. Increased global temperatures can affect the timing of the seasons, causing a delay in the first snowfall of winter and earlier spring melts. This lengthens the snow-free summer season. Additionally, there can be periods of warm, spring-like weather during winter. This can result in rain instead of snow. Warm periods can also induce premature and unusual melting during the typically cold winter months (Snow and Climate). These changes are represented in the region of focus: the northern Rocky Mountains from southern Montana to northern Alberta. Anthropogenically induced climate change and increased temperatures will likely affect the timing of first snowfall and snowmelt, alter the snow to rain ratio during the winter months, and cause abnormal melting mid-winter in the specified northern Rocky Mountain region.
The forest is also the home of the state’s tallest peak, the 6,280’ Mount Washington. Mount Washington is the tallest peak in New England and is home to some of the worlds most dangerous weather. Washington, and the rest of the Whites, are cared for by the Appalachian Mountain Club. Founded in 1876, the AMC is the oldest conservation and recreation association in the U.S.. Today the organization has over 87,000 members worldwide. The AMC promotes “the protection, enjoyment, and the wise use of the mountains, rivers, and trails of the North-east.
The North American continent experiences numerous changes in its weather patterns. These changes can be attributed to the massive interaction of air masse...
Near the northeastern shore of Sicily lies a colossus of Europe. Its name is Mount Etna and it is known for its activity and size as it is the largest volcano on Europe. This volcano has lived through the times of Homer and has influenced many who have gazed at its enormity. Etna has been seen to play a big role in myths and holds a lot of power among the people of Sicily. Since Mount Etna is an active volcano it is constantly affecting the ecosystem around it leading to influence over Sicily’s economy. Even today people travel around the world to witness and experience what Etna has to offer and it is good to acknowledge how Etna works and how it has affected either the economy, ecosystem, or mind.
Washington is the 20th largest state and has very different western and eastern natural environments, which are divided by the Cascade Range. It is home to 6 million residents (2001 census estimate) who are employed in a diverse economy dominated by aviation; software and other technological enterprises; wheat, apples, beans, and other agriculture; forest products; and fishing. The state is a major exporter of manufactured goods, foodstuffs, raw materials, and hydroelectricity, and it is a popular tourist destination.
Throughout my essay, I will be using the scientific methodology in my research methods to determine what I know, what I want to know, and the many unanswered questions that exist. Before I dig any deeper into the complicated weather systems, I will first describe a very important detail to our “weather drama.” There is a very distinctive body of air called an air mass. This distinctive body of air is the effect of the surface on the air, which created regional, homogeneous masses of air having specific conditions of temperature, humidity, and stability. These masses of air interact to produce weather patterns.