Would YOU live in an area at risk from active volcanoes? If you live in Washington, you DO! In Washington State, we live in the shadow of five active volcanoes: Mount Rainier, Mount St. Helens, Mount Adams, Mount Baker, and Glacier Peak. Each one of these volcanoes has the potential to erupt again and disrupt the lives of Pacific Northwest residents.
Explore the historic interaction between the people of Washington and an ever-changing volcanic landscape through native legends, scientific discovery, contemporary environmental management, and disaster preparedness.
See exhibits on:
•Historic eruptions
•Modern eruptions, including that of Mount St. Helens almost 35 years ago
•The anatomy of a volcano
•The impact on Northwest culture
•Climate change and Northwest volcanoes
•Disaster preparedness
•U.S. Geological Survey’s “Spider”, which collects real-time data of volcanic and seismic activity and could even be removed from the exhibit and put into use if any nearby volcanoes begin to quake!
Blending history, science and culture, Living in the Shadows offers a unique experience allowing visitors to hear, see and interact with this highly immersive exhibit.
