An article Tuesday posted by The Daily Mail titled ‘America’s deadliest volcano enters unprecedented 72-hour tremor phase as eruption threat looms over millions’ has garnered attention online, but it is not entirely accurate.

One of the most active volcanoes in the world is gearing up for a spectacular eruption, according to the United States Geological Survey.

No, there is not increased activity at Mount Rainier, despite a national headline Wednesday morning claiming there is an uptick in seismic activity.

View of the dual fountains Nov. 9, 2025, during Episode 36 at the summit of Kīlauea volcano on Hawai‘i Island. View is from the south rim of Halema‘uma‘u crater. Peak heights of lava fountains erupted during this episode reached about 1,150 feet. (Photo Courtesy: U.S. Geological Survey/M. Patrick)

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After more than four centuries of lying dormant, the Krasheninnikova volcano erupted in August, sending clouds of ash to the skies. Since then, volcanic plumes have continued to emerge from the site, spilling lava across Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula.

The activity remains confined to a closed area of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, where volcanic gas and airborne fragments pose ongoing hazards. Sulfur dioxide emissions can generate vog that affects communities downwind, and lava-fountaining episodes can loft Pele’s hair and other glassy volcanic debris miles from the vents.

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