Cascade Range’s Dormant Volcanoes

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Context:
Research reveals significant magma reservoirs beneath long-dormant volcanoes in the Cascade Range.

Key Features:

• Location: Spans northwestern U.S. and southwestern Canada.
• Formation: Result of the Juan de Fuca Plate subduction under the North American Plate.
• Significance: Part of the Pacific Ring of Fire, includes notable peaks like Mount Rainier.