Mount St. Helen is Heating Up for an Eruption Again

Washington (HDW) November 10, 2004 – The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reported yesterday that growth of a new lava dome inside the crater of Mount St. Helens continued, and is being accompanied by intermittent emissions of steam and ash. As long as this eruption is in progress, episodic changes in the level of activity can occur over days, weeks, or even months. Increase in the intensity of eruption could occur suddenly or with very little warning and may include explosive events that produce hazardous conditions within several miles of the volcano. The picture above, obtained by the USGS, shows the smoke rising from the red molten lava within this powerful volcano. (full article...)

Mount St. Helen is in Danger of Erupting Near Seattle Again

Seattle, Washington (HDW) September 30, 2004 - Earthquake activity beneath Mount St. Helens volcano has increased during the past few days. Scientists of the United States Geological Survey (USGS) Cascades Volcano Observatory (CVO) and the University of Washington described the elevated earthquake activity and indicated that although the outcome of this activity is uncertain, several explosive scenarios are possible. The most recent eruption of the volcano's lava dome occurred in October 1986, and a series of explosions occurred in 1989-91. (full article...)