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2004 December 02

USGS Update 2004-Dec-02 09:45

Wind forecasts from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), coupled with eruption models, show that ash clouds that rise above the crater rim today would drift southward.

Recent observations: The volcano is clear and sporting a steam plume that rises above the south crater rim. Once the low fog clears, field crews plan visual and hydrologic observations, a gas-sensing flight, and maintenance of several instruments.