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Seismogram (CPW), 112 km (70 mi) NW of Mount St. Helens, May 18, 1981

Detailed Description

Annotated seismogram indicates the signals for a Low-Frequency (LF) volcanic earthquake, relative quiescence, and then harmonic tremor as the eruption of May 18, 1980 accelerated. Each horizontal line represents 15 minutes of time.

Sources/Usage

Public Domain.


CPW seismic station