along with Mount Rainier, the most famous mountain in the Cascades. Also a stratavolcano, Mount St. Helens is historically less active than Rainier, but erupted more recently. On May 18, 1980, it exploded in what was one of the largest natural catastrophes in United States history. Much...
In the SW United States are the deserts of the basin and range province, with the hottest and driest spots in the United States. Along the Pacific coast are the Mediterranean-type climate of S California and, extending north into SE Alaska, the marine West Coast climate. The Pacific Northwes...
Sail past California's rugged coastline, carved by the Pacific Ocean's pounding waves. Explore the wine regions of California, Oregon and Washington. Be amazed by the migrating Orca and Humpback whales as they frolic in the surf. the United States began. Visit cities like Vancouver, Seattle, ...
We present preliminary results of recent efforts to produce a GIS model of late Pleistocene-aged paleolandscapes of the now-submerged Pacific outer continental shelf region of the contiguous United States. We construct a first-order relative sea level history from available data on late Quaternary ...
Looking for cool and unique places to visit in the US? Explore these beautiful United States destinations, from national parks to cities...
With its mountain vibes and epic adventures, Leavenworth is easily one of the best unknown vacation spots in the United States. Bavarian vibes in the heart of Leavenworth, Washington Read next: Coolest Cabin Rentals in Washington State You may also like: 12 Unique Places to Stay in Washington...
The Pacific Coast of Mexico is a very data-poor region, even though the thick and intense OMZ likely exerts a strong influence on the demersal fish communities along the margin. Off Central America, the OMZ can be 1200 m thick with an upper boundary that can be as shallow as 50 m (Bia...
The precursor of what eventually became the US Coast Guard was established in 1790 when Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton created a force of revenue cutters to enforce laws against smuggling, to protect shipping from pirates, and to prevent contraband from entering the United States. ...
The United States West Coast, also known as the Pacific Coast or the western seaboard, is an iconic stretch of coastline perfect for a scenic train trip. The west coast states include California, Oregon, and Washington, which boast some of the country’s most stunning natural landmarks and ...
As a honeymoon destination, the United States has a lot to offer. US specialist, Carl, picks some of his top choices, from exploring San Francisco and driving the Pacific Coast Highway to staying on a ranch in the Rocky Mountain states and experiencing the swamplands and culture of Louisian...