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Geologists ‘closely monitoring’ rising magma under Oregon volcanic region
Geologist: 'Things are coming back to life now'
by: Joelle Jones
Posted: Feb 2, 2022 / 12:40 PM PST / Updated: Feb 2, 2022 / 12:34 PM PST
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The Pacific Northwest is well known for its stunning summits and plentiful peaks, but are the mountains moving?
In a U.S. Geological Survey Hazard Notification statement Monday, Cascades Volcano Observatory announced their scientists have tracked an increased rate of ground uplift in the Three Sisters volcanic region.
Using satellite radar images and GPS units, USGS scientists have tracked an increased rate of uplift for a 12-mile diameter region, 3 miles west of the South Sister volcano. According to USGS, the data suggests the ground rose 0.9 inches (2.2 cm) from June 2020 to August 2021.
Scott Burns, a geology professor at Portland State University, told KOIN 6 News while episodes of increased uplift have been observed in this region before, the cause is what local scientists are excited about...
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