Mt. Fitzherbert

Potential ash hazards: Wind forecasts from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), coupled with eruption models, show that any ash clouds that rise above the crater rim today would drift eastward to east-southeastward.

Recent observations: The active northwestern portion of the new lava dome continues to plow westward into the west arm of the glacier and shed rockfalls. Yesterday, crews obtained thermal imagery and new aerial photography, continued collecting rock samples for analysis of magnetic signature, and repaired data communications systems. Tomorrow, we will hold a press briefing in commemoration of the 1 year anniversary of the onset of the current eruption.