Hundreds of Earthquakes Detected at Washington’s Mt. Rainier: Is a Sleeping Giant About to Wake?

By The Blogging Hounds WASHINGTON STATE — Scientists are reporting an alarming surge in seismic activity beneath Mount Rainier, the iconic glacier-capped volcano southeast of Seattle. Over the past several weeks, hundreds of small earthquakes have been recorded, sparking fresh concerns that this “sleeping giant” may be stirring from its slumber—with potentially catastrophic consequences for…

By The Blogging Hounds

WASHINGTON STATE — Scientists are reporting an alarming surge in seismic activity beneath Mount Rainier, the iconic glacier-capped volcano southeast of Seattle. Over the past several weeks, hundreds of small earthquakes have been recorded, sparking fresh concerns that this “sleeping giant” may be stirring from its slumber—with potentially catastrophic consequences for the Pacific Northwest.

According to data from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the quakes began in late June and continued into July 2025, forming what experts call a “volcanic earthquake swarm.” The majority of the tremors are centered deep beneath the summit and along the western flank—areas known for magma movement and hydrothermal instability.

Not Your Average Seismic Activity

While Mount Rainier is an active stratovolcano, the frequency and clustering of recent quakes are well above normal background levels, according to seismologists at the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network.

Over 400 quakes have been recorded since June 28.
Most are low-magnitude (0.5 to 2.5) but some are occurring at unusually shallow depths, indicating possible magma intrusion.
Similar swarms were detected in 2009 and 2011—but this episode is longer, stronger, and still ongoing.

“This level of seismic activity could suggest that volcanic gases or magma are moving beneath the surface,” said Dr. Jessica Wayland, a volcanologist with the USGS. “We are watching this closely. Rainier is not Mount St. Helens—but it’s even more dangerous due to its glacier coverage and proximity to population centers.”

What’s at Risk? A Lot.

Mount Rainier is listed as one of the most dangerous volcanoes in North America, not just because of its potential for eruption—but due to the massive glacial ice sheet covering its slopes. In the event of volcanic activity, lahars (volcanic mudflows) could be triggered, capable of barreling down valleys at over 60 mph and reaching populated areas like Tacoma, Puyallup, and Orting within minutes.

The FEMA Region X 2023 preparedness report estimated that more than 250,000 people live in the high-risk zone for lahars. Entire communities could be wiped out with little to no warning, especially if emergency alert systems fail or are delayed.

Government Officials: “Remain Calm” – But Prepare

In typical fashion, officials urge the public to “remain calm” and assure residents that “there is no immediate threat.” Yet at the same time, the USGS has elevated its monitoring level and is deploying additional equipment to track potential magma movement.

Meanwhile, local emergency management offices are quietly refreshing evacuation routes, and Washington State has activated regional lahar sirens for the first time in over a decade.

“When governments tell you not to worry while increasing alert levels, that’s when you start asking questions,” said an anonymous whistleblower from within the Washington State Emergency Operations Center.

A Pattern of Natural Warnings—Ignored or Downplayed

Mount Rainier’s tremors are just the latest in a series of global seismic and volcanic upticks this year, including:

The eruption of Mount Etna in Italy
Increased activity at Yellowstone’s Norris Geyser Basin
Volcanic unrest at Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula
A series of undersea quakes near Japan’s Nankai Trough

Are these isolated natural events—or birth pangs of something bigger?

Biblical and Prophetic Significance

Scripture warns that the last days would be marked by “earthquakes in diverse places” (Matthew 24:7). The shaking of Mount Rainier could be a literal and symbolic warning, reminding the world that the Earth itself groans under the weight of sin and judgment (Romans 8:22).

The Pacific Northwest, known for its progressive social agenda and spiritual apathy, may soon face a wake-up call—not just from seismic waves, but from divine warning signs.

Conclusion: The Ground Is Speaking—Are We Listening?

With the government’s trustworthiness at an all-time low and the scientific community increasingly compromised by globalist funding, Americans must rely on discernment, preparation, and prayer.

Mount Rainier isn’t just a majestic landscape—it’s a ticking time bomb, and these earthquake swarms may be the early rumblings of judgment.

Stay alert. Stay ready. And remember: when the Earth shakes, the heavens are not silent.

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