Cascades Volcano Observatory

Cascades Volcano Observatory
Front of the main building of the David A. Johnston Cascades Volcano Observatory

The David A. Johnston Cascades Volcano Observatory is the volcano observatory that monitors volcanoes in the Cascade Range. It is part of the United States Geological Survey, a scientific agency of the United States government.[1] It is located in Vancouver, Washington in the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area.

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Coordinates: 43°36′46″N 122°29′48″W / 43.61278°N 122.49667°W / 43.61278; -122.49667



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