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24000 Spirit Lake Highway
P.O. Box 326
Toutle, WA 98649
(360) 274-2140
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Eruption Event Movie - December 17, 2004
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day by the U.S. Geological Survey, Cascades Volcano Observatory, Vancouver,
Washington.
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Eruption Event Movie - December 17, 2004
Friday, December 17, 2004, turned out to be a much better than average
winter day to observe Mount St. Helens. It was only the second day in
more than two weeks VolcanoCam viewers were able to view the volcano.
Steady westerly winds and intermittent clouds added variety while Mount
St. Helens put on a continuous show of steam.