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Mount St. Helens dome as seen from above the southwestern crater rim. Ash from the plume of 10-01-04 is visible on the glacier at the base of the dome. The vent from that event is visible at the base of the dome on the right. October 2005
Mount St. Helens dome as seen from above the southwestern crater rim. Ash from the plume of 10-01-04 is visible on the glacier at the base of the dome. The vent from that event is visible at the base of the dome on the right. October 2005
Mount St. Helens dome and jumbled glacier from the south. October 2005
Mount St. Helens dome and jumbled glacier from the south. October 2005
South side of Mount St. Helens lava dome, glacier (cracked snowy surface in foreground at base of dome) is being uplifted due to increase in activity. October 2, 2004.
South side of Mount St. Helens lava dome, glacier (cracked snowy surface in foreground at base of dome) is being uplifted due to increase in activity. October 2, 2004.
1980-1986 Mount St. Helens' dome and glacier uplift (cracked gray surface in snow to left of main dome) from the east, before steam and ash eruption.
1980-1986 Mount St. Helens' dome and glacier uplift (cracked gray surface in snow to left of main dome) from the east, before steam and ash eruption.
Plume within Mount St. Helens' crater, October 1, 2004 at 12:03:23 PDT.
Plume within Mount St. Helens' crater, October 1, 2004 at 12:03:23 PDT.
Plume within Mount St. Helens' crater, October 1, 2004 at 12:03:32 PDT.
Plume within Mount St. Helens' crater, October 1, 2004 at 12:03:32 PDT.
Plume/crater image of Mount St. Helens October 1, 2004 at 12:03:55 PDT.
Plume/crater image of Mount St. Helens October 1, 2004 at 12:03:55 PDT.
Plume/crater image of Mount St. Helens October 1, 2004 at 12:08:38 PDT.
Plume/crater image of Mount St. Helens October 1, 2004 at 12:08:38 PDT.
Plume/crater image of Mount St. Helens October 1, 2004 at 12:13 PDT.
Plume/crater image of Mount St. Helens October 1, 2004 at 12:13 PDT.
Plume within Mount St. Helens' crater, October 1, 2004 at 12:16 PDT.
Plume within Mount St. Helens' crater, October 1, 2004 at 12:16 PDT.
Plume from Johnston Ridge Observatory, Mount St. Helens. October 1, 2004.
Plume from Johnston Ridge Observatory, Mount St. Helens. October 1, 2004.
Mount St. Helens' crater, dome, and glacier uplift from the southeast, after steam and ash eruption.
Mount St. Helens' crater, dome, and glacier uplift from the southeast, after steam and ash eruption.
Mount St. Helens' dome and glacier uplift from the east, after steam and ash eruption.
Mount St. Helens' dome and glacier uplift from the east, after steam and ash eruption.
Mount St. Helens' dome and glacier uplift from the east, after steam and ash eruption.
Mount St. Helens' dome and glacier uplift from the east, after steam and ash eruption.
Vent blasted through the Mount St. Helens' crater glacier.
Vent blasted through the Mount St. Helens' crater glacier.
South side of Mount St. Helens lava dome, as seen from the east, showing the dome and part of the glacier forming at the base of the dome. September 30, 2005
South side of Mount St. Helens lava dome, as seen from the east, showing the dome and part of the glacier forming at the base of the dome. September 30, 2005
Western side of Mount St. Helens crater, and dome, showing the glacier forming at the base of the dome.
Western side of Mount St. Helens crater, and dome, showing the glacier forming at the base of the dome.
Close-in view of south side of Mount St. Helens lava dome, as seen from the southeast, showing the dome and part of the glacier forming at the base of the dome. September 2005
Close-in view of south side of Mount St. Helens lava dome, as seen from the southeast, showing the dome and part of the glacier forming at the base of the dome. September 2005
Mount St. Helens crater and dome as seen from SugarBowl, on the NE flank of the volcano. September 2005
Mount St. Helens crater and dome as seen from SugarBowl, on the NE flank of the volcano. September 2005
Berm from a 1997 lahar is visible along the channel. Mount St. Helens' east crater wall is visible in the background.
Berm from a 1997 lahar is visible along the channel. Mount St. Helens' east crater wall is visible in the background.
South side of Mount St. Helens lava dome, as seen from the east, showing the dome and part of the glacier forming at the base of the dome. August 29, 2005
South side of Mount St. Helens lava dome, as seen from the east, showing the dome and part of the glacier forming at the base of the dome. August 29, 2005