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Update: Mount St. Helens is a bit "rumbly in its tumbly"

According to the Gifford Pinchot National Forest "Special Conditions" report:

A "Volcano Advisory" — Level II — was issued at 10:40 a.m. Wednesday morning, Sept. 29, 2004. A "Volcano Advisory" means that USGS has determined that "processes are underway that could culminate in hazardous volcanic activity, but the evidence does not indicate that a life or property threatening event is imminent." USGS issued this "Advisory" based on accelerated seismic activity at Mount St. Helens — 3 to 4 earthquakes per minute as of Wednesday morning and preliminary measurements showing a slight 1-2 centimeter movement in the dome, caused by earthquakes over the past five days.

No imminent threat is seen for life or property at the present time.

However, the local news is having field day spreading FUD to as many people as humanly possible. Last night I was with a group of 3rd grade girls who were nearly frantic saying, "The volcano is going to explode any minute!" While Mt. St. Helens might experience some eruptions in the near geologic future, I highly doubt it could "top" its last experience — unless it pulls a "Mt. Mazama" on us. 9/30/04

Heard on the news this morning (9/28) that the Mount St. Helens VolcanoCam is online. The volcano has been rattling a bit over the past few days, so I guess getting the VolcanoCam back online was reprioritized.

Mount St. Helens VolcanoCam - Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument