This is the second title of my new ChiliView series which brings super sharp 1.2m/pix scenery for FS9 and FSX. With 14,410 feet, Mount Rainier is the highest volcano in the Cascade Volcanic Arc, which extends from British Columbia all the way down to Northern California. The volcanoes formed due to a colliding movement of plates in the earth's crust. In a process called subduction, the Juan de Fuca Plate moves eastward and under the North American Plate. On its way down the subducted plate releases water into the mantle rock of the plate above. The water lowers the melting point of the mantle rock which melts and rises due to its lower specific weight like bubbles until it collects in magma chambers under the volcano. Once a critical pressure is reached the obstacle of the volcanic cone is overcome, leading to a sudden explosive eruption. The most recent volcanic eruptions at Mt. Rainier were about 150 years ago. To explore the scenery, depart from Ranger Creek (21W) and head south or from Packwood (55S) and head north.
The scenery consists of 36 packages covering a total of 5220 sq km for FS9 and FSX.
Tip: Start with just a couple of packages and proceed as you like.
The resolution of 1.2m/pix brings you razor-sharp images even near the ground.
Best enjoyed in low and slow operations with speeds not exceeding 100kts and between 1.000 and 3.000 ft AGL.
To download a package click on its thumbnail in the grid below.
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The ChiliView Series - Mt. Rainier National Park
