Mount Rainier, Active stratovolcano in Washington, USA.
Mount Rainier is the highest mountain of the Cascade Range of the Pacific Northwest.
It was named after Rear Admiral Peter Rainier by Captain George Vancouver in 1792.
The mountain is considered sacred by local Native American tribes.
It's a popular climbing destination with over 10,000 attempts per year.
It's one of the most dangerous volcanoes in the world due to its large amount of glacial ice.
Location: Washington
Elevation above the sea: 4,392 m
Material: andesite, basaltic andesite
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap
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