Volcano collapse promoted by hydrothermal alteration and edifice shape, Mount Rainier, Washington

@article{Reid2001VolcanoCP,
  title={Volcano collapse promoted by hydrothermal alteration and edifice shape, Mount Rainier, Washington},
  author={Mark E. Reid and Thomas W. Sisson and Dianne L. Brien},
  journal={Geology},
  year={2001},
  volume={29},
  pages={779-782}
}
Catastrophic collapses of steep volcano flanks threaten many populated regions, and understanding factors that promote collapse could save lives and property. Large collapses of hydrothermally al- tered parts of Mount Rainier have generated far-traveled debris flows; future flows would threaten densely populated parts of the Puget Sound region. We evaluate edifice collapse hazards at Mount Rainier using a new three-dimensional slope stability method incorporating detailed geologic mapping and… 
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