MOUNT SHASTA, Calif. – For some, Mount Shasta’s summit is a milestone. For others, it’s the office.Mount Shasta presents a unique challenge for U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) scientists. With a peak over 14,000-feet, the only place researchers can collect critical samples on Mount Shasta is near the towering summit of California's largest active volcano, forcing researchers to double as mountain climbers.The USGS and U.S. Forestry Service monitor…
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