The Cascade Volcanic Arc is a remarkable chain of mountains that stretches from northern California all the way to British Columbia, Canada. Along this stunning range lies some of the most well-known and active volcanoes in North America, including Mt. Jefferson, Mt. Hood, Mt. Adams, Mt. St. Helens, and Mt. Rainier. Captured in a single photo taken from a plane, these five … [Read more...] about Five Peaks of the Cascade Volcanic Arc: A Majestic Aerial View of Mt. Jefferson, Mt. Hood, Mt. Adams, Mt. St. Helens, and Mt. Rainier
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Mice Grow Larger On The Rainier Side of The Mountains, Revealing a Possible New Natural Law
Mice on the rainy side of the Andes grow much bigger than those in on the drier side, and the difference may reveal a previously unnoticed law of nature. Carl Bergmann discovered that animals in higher latitudes are larger than those in equatorial regions. "What about very tropical elephants and hippopotami?" you might ask, but Bergmann was thinking about differences within … [Read more...] about Mice Grow Larger On The Rainier Side of The Mountains, Revealing a Possible New Natural Law