Mt. Fitzherbert

Aerial views taken on 2005-Jan-14

Potential ash hazards: 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 chiefly northeastward.

Recent observations: The volcano is visible on the VolcanoCam this morning and displaying a minor steam plume. Parts of the crater and old dome appear gray and ash covered. We don't know if it is new ash, perhaps from the ash and steam emission (?) of early Sunday morning, or old ash that has been exposed by extensive snowmelt caused by the recent warm rains. We hope to make a quick aerial reconnaissance today if the weather allows and get close views of the crater and new lava dome.