Mount Rainier: The Sleeping Giant Under Seattle
Beneath the scenic peaks of the Pacific Northwest lies a hidden danger. Mount Rainier is one of the most dangerous volcanoes in North America—not because of lava, but because of deadly lahars. These fast-moving flows of mud, rock, and ice could devastate entire communities if the volcano erupts. Narrated by Marc Scott, a professional voice actor for disaster and science documentaries, this short reveals the threat hiding just outside Seattle. Watch the narrated documentary short below, then explore the full transcript.
Full Transcript
There’s a sleeping giant under Seattle.
And it’s overdue.
Mount Rainier is one of the most dangerous volcanoes in North America.
Not because of lava—
But because of lahars: fast-moving rivers of mud, rock, and ice.
When Rainier erupts, those lahars could race down its slopes at highway speeds—
Destroying everything in their path.
Some towns are just 30 minutes away.
And over 150,000 people live inside the projected impact zone.
Emergency systems are in place.
Evacuation maps are drawn.
But experts say if the alarm sounds…
You won’t have time to pack.
You’ll barely have time to run.
About the Narrator
This story was narrated by Marc Scott, a trusted documentary voice actor specializing in science, history, and natural disaster storytelling. From cinematic shorts to full-length series, Marc brings clarity, tension, and presence to every project.
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