The recent spike in seismic activity near Mount Adams raises alarms among scientists, given the volcano's ability to trigger hazardous events like landslides and mudflows.
This is the highest number of earthquakes recorded in a single month since 1982 at Mount Adams, suggesting potentially increased volcanic activity and the need for closer monitoring.
USGS scientists are set to install temporary seismic stations to better locate and assess the recent quakes, which could inform future safety measures if risk increases.
While small earthquakes may precede eruptions, only significant quakes over magnitude 6 can trigger eruptions if the volcano is already primed to erupt, which requires monitoring.
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