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Mount Rainier is a composite (stratovolcano) volcano. This type of volcano is still active and usually have periodic and explosive eruptions. These types of volcanoes are tall and cone shaped. Composite volcanoes are made from many layers of hardened lava.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 8y agoIt was named by George Vancouver, in 1792 after his friend Rear Admiral Peter Rainier. Vancouver was the first European to see the mountain. It was known by the Native Americans as Talol, or Tacoma.
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∙ 13y agoIt was named by George Vancouver, in 1792 after his friend Rear Admiral Peter Rainier. Vancouver was the first European to see the mountain. It was known by the Native Americans as Talol, or Tacoma.
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∙ 7y agoBritish captain George Vancouver (for whom several places are also named) gave it its European name in 1792 while exploring on HMS Discovery. He named it for his friend, Rear Admiral Peter Rainier Jr. (1741-1808).
Vancouver also named two other high mountains:
Mount Baker : named for his ship's 3rd Lieutenant Joseph Baker
Mount St. Helens : named for British diplomat Alleyne Fitzherbert, 1st Baron St Helens (1753-1839)
The much less used Native American name is Tahoma, the same root name as Tacoma.
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∙ 7y agoThe current name was given by George Vancouver, who named it in honor of his friend, Rear Admiral Peter Rainier, a British naval officer. It also has been named Mount Tacoma, or Mount Tahoma (Native American names). Mt. Rainier is considered one of the most dangerous volcanoes in the world.
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∙ 7y agoIt was named Mt. Rainier by George Vancouver for his friend, Read Admiral Peter Rainier. Native Americans, of course, had their own name for it before the British arrived.
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∙ 16y agoAs the result of volcanic eruption.
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How often does the mount rainier erupt?
There is no volcano by the name of Mount Saint Rainier. This question confuses two different volcanoes: Mount St. Helens and Mount Rainier. Mount St. Helens famously unleashed a massive eruption on May 18, 1980, but has produced smaller eruptions as recently as 2008. Mount Rainier last erupted in 1894.
How did Tacoma get its name?
It's named after nearby Mount Rainier, which at that time in the 1800's was called 'Tahoma'
The name of the states where the highest peaks are located?
The highest peaks located in the US can be found in Alaska (Mount McKinley at 20,320 ft), California (Mount Whitney at 14,505 ft), and Colorado (Mount Elbert at 14,440 ft), and Washington (Mount Rainier at 14,417 ft). But world-wide Mount Everest (Nepal) is highest at a height of 29,029 ft (8,848 m) and K2 (Pakistan) at 28,251 ft.
Name 2 active volcanoes?
There are many Volcanoes in the world but not a lot of them are active today. One active volcano is in Hawaii, and the other volcano is in Greenland. Happy i answered your question.:)
Story behind Jupiter's name?
it is the name of all the gods...coz Jupiter is the biggest planet
Does Mount Rainier name have a special meaning?
Mount Rainier who named in honor of a friend of George Vancouver, Rear Admiral Peter Rainier.
Lowest point in Washington?
Name the highest elevation in the state of washington
What physical feature gave Mount Rainier its name?
Mount Rainier was not named after a physical feature, but named after a British Admiral by the name of Peter Rainier by a friend of his, Captain George Vancouver whom is believed to have been the first European to see the mountain in 1792.
What is the name of the mountain behind the space needle in seattle called?
Mt Rainier.
How often does the mount rainier erupt?
There is no volcano by the name of Mount Saint Rainier. This question confuses two different volcanoes: Mount St. Helens and Mount Rainier. Mount St. Helens famously unleashed a massive eruption on May 18, 1980, but has produced smaller eruptions as recently as 2008. Mount Rainier last erupted in 1894.
How did Tacoma get its name?
It's named after nearby Mount Rainier, which at that time in the 1800's was called 'Tahoma'
What are the names of some active volcanoes?
Most of the Cascade Range in Washington and Oregon States, such as Mount Baker, Rainier, Saint Helens, Mount Hood, to name a few.
What is the birth name of Rainier Castillo?
Rainier Castillo's birth name is Rainier Joseph Diaz Castillo.
What is the birth name of Prince Rainier of Monaco?
Prince Rainier of Monaco's birth name is Rainier Louis Henri Maxence Bertrand de Grimaldi.
What is the birth name of Ansel Rainier?
Ansel Rainier's birth name is Darren Eugene Harris.
Are there any complaints on rainier dental in rainier Oregon?
No, the dental there is actually really great, in fact my name is rainier i. Initials: rsi
What are some composite volcanos?
Mt. St. HelensMt. Fuji (Japan)Mt. RainerMt. HoodMt. EtnaMt. VesuviusFamous composite volcanoes include Mount St Helens, Mount Rainier, Krakatoa, Mount Tambora, Mount Fuji, Mount Unzen, Mount Pinatubo, Mount Etna, Mount Vesuvius, Santorini, Mount Kilimanjaro, Mount Pelee, Soufrière Hills, and, in recent years, Eyjafjallajökull.
