Although ash would not be a major threat to the town of Trout Lake in the event of a Mount Adams eruption, the formation of lahars and destructive mudflows on the slopes of volcanoes could become the area’s biggest concern.
According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), lahars are capable of flowing for miles, picking up a trail of debris and swallowing everything in its path. These powerful mudflows are often considered one of the most threatening hazards in the Cascades.
Following the detection of the recent uptick in earthquake activity, the Cascades Volcano Observatory installed an additional temporary seismic station at a trailhead on October 7 and will add two more closer to Mount Adams in the coming weeks.
Currently, there is just one permanent monitoring station, which is located around seven miles southwest of the summit of Mount Adams.
Source: Oregon Capital Chronicle
