Nick on the Rocks: The volcanic birth of Vancouver’s Beacon Rock Lewis and Clark were astounded by this 800-foot-tall basalt tower on their journey down the Columbia River, but didn’t know its fiery origin story. by Adam Brown / January 17, 2025
Environment Support for this article is provided by Pacific Science Center. Nick on the Rocks: Volcanic mud blooms tulips in the Skagit Flats The famous flower fields are connected to mudflows that spilled from Washington’s Glacier Peak less than 15,000 years ago. Could it erupt again? by Adam Brown / December 13, 2024
