Active
Reference catalog classification for Mount Rainier; this is not a current alert level.
4392m
Summit elevation of 4392 meters (14410 feet) above sea level.
Stratovolcano
Reference volcano type from the catalog; eruption style and hazards vary by event.
Reference Location
Catalog coordinates: 46.8523°, -121.7603° in Washington, USA.
About Mount Rainier
Considered one of the most dangerous volcanoes in the US due to its extensive glacier coverage and proximity to Seattle-Tacoma metropolitan area.
Key Facts
- Location: Washington, USA (46.8523°, -121.7603°)
- Elevation: 4392 meters (14410 feet)
- Type: Stratovolcano
- Reference Classification: Active
Monitoring and official alerts
PocketWorld combines this stable catalog record with available public hazard context. The reference status is not a prediction or a live observatory alert. For current unrest, aviation color codes, exclusion zones and eruption notices, use the responsible volcano observatory and civil-protection authority.
How to interpret the Mount Rainier record
Mount Rainier is cataloged as a Stratovolcano in Washington, USA, with a reference elevation of 4392 metres. This page combines stable geographic facts with available hazard context. A general status label does not predict the timing, size or location of future activity and may not use the same scale as the responsible observatory.
Check the latest observatory bulletin, aviation notice and civil-protection guidance before making travel or safety decisions. PocketWorld provides a map and source path, not an eruption forecast or exclusion-zone authority.
Hazard data sources
Events are aggregated from USGS, EMSC, NOAA, NASA EONET, NASA FIRMS and GDACS, then normalized and deduplicated.
Frequently asked questions
Is Mount Rainier volcano active?
The PocketWorld reference catalog classifies Mount Rainier as active, but that label does not state whether it is erupting now.
Where can I find the latest Mount Rainier bulletin?
Use the responsible volcano observatory or geological agency for the latest bulletin, aviation notice and historical eruption record.
Is it safe to visit Mount Rainier?
PocketWorld cannot make that determination. Follow official access restrictions, weather information and local emergency guidance.