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USGS scientist measures Earth's gravity field at a benchmark on the...

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USGS scientist measures Earth's gravity field at a benchmark on the west flank of Mount St. Helens. Sediment-filled channel of South Fork Toutle River is visible in the distance. The drainage was heavily impacted by mudflows spawned by the May 18, 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens.