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2006 July 05

USGS Update 2006-Jul-05 08:20

Potential ash hazards: Wind forecasts from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), coupled with eruption models, show that ash clouds rising above the crater rim today would drift north-northeastward.

Recent observations: From VolcanoCam views, the crater, growing lava dome, and a weak vapor plume are clear this morning above low clouds that fill the North Toutle River valley. Rates of earthquakes, rockfalls, and ground deformation remain at typical levels.