During the month of September, the United States Geological Service detected six earthquakes at the mountain.
Thats unusually high, given that Mount Adams typically experiences just one earthquake every two or three years.
In fact, its the most quakes detected in the area within a single month since 1982.
Mount Adams, seen here not erupting.© USGS/John Pallister
The six quakes were all relatively minor, with none exceeding 2.0 on the Richter scale.
In astatement, the USGS stressed there is not yet any cause for alarm.
The results of our findings will determine if any additional actions are needed.
Typically, earthquakes at Mount Adams are located at a rate of about 1 earthquake every 2-3 years.
USGS is adding extra monitoring stations.
This is a good reminder that Adams is one of our states FIVE active volcanoes.
Theres an obvious precedent for a seemingly quiet American volcano suddenly springing back to life.
Once again, its not time to freak out.
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