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Lava dome in Mount St. Helens' crater as viewed from the "Deepthroa...

Detailed Description

The lava dome was taller than a 66-story building and almost as wide as the length of nine football fields. The dome completely fills the camera's field of view. Compare with image taken August 22, 1981 from the same location with the same camera.

Sources/Usage

Public Domain.