Volcano ABOVE the clouds: Mt Rainier, USA

            As seen from our recent late afternoon flight, this is the top few thousand feet of 14,411 ft. high volcano Mount Rainier catching the low-angle sun at sunset, with the lower reaches "buried" in thick cloud. I could hardly believe I was witnessing such an incredible sight !

Mount Rainier dominates easterly views from Seattle and Tacoma in Washington State. Classified as a "large active stratovolcano", it's one of a chain of volcanoes along North America's west coast; other volcanoes include Mounts Hood, Shasta, Whitney, the infamous St.Helen's and nearby Mount Baker. This view is looking at the west-facing slopes, with several of its glaciers visible on the volcano's flanks.
Typically viewed from at or near sea-level, its height and bulk appear particularly impressive. On clear days it is in plain sight from Seattle, and even from our home in Victoria, B.C. which is 140 miles away.
Photo taken from our Westjet 737 Palm Springs to Vancouver B.C. flight: Surprisingly the flight crew failed to notify passengers of this jaw-dropping vista available through starboard windows. Fortunately I was, as usual, paying attention to the view and managed to grab cell phone in time.
Photo is unaltered except for a slight adjustment to remove the window haze and tint.
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Taken in: United States / Washington / Nisqually Vista (show map)

Taken on: November 29, 2023

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