We Were traveling near Mt. St. Helens July/1995 and we could see hugesteamy looking clouds around it. Is that coincidental or is there still enough activity to cause this?

We Were traveling near Mt. St. Helens July/1995 and we could see hugesteamy looking clouds around it. Is that coincidental or is there still enough activity to cause this? I have wondered ever since traveling near it.

Robin

Dear Robin,

When we were up there on top of the dome in September of l995 with the USGS of the Cascade Volcano Observatory we measured the temperature of a fumerole. It measured 440 degrees Centigrade that is about 900 Degrees F. So as you can imagine rain seeping into the lava dome of Mount ST Helens easily heats and rises as steam. Good volcano observation. You also probably noted the color was white this is the steam. If the color is bluish then it has sulfur and it is coming form the magma beneath the dome. Have fun with your continued volcano watching on Volcano World and your vacations

Jim Gale,Chief Naturalist Mount St Helens National Volcanic Monument


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We Were traveling near Mt. St. Helens July/1995 and we could see hugesteamy looking clouds around it. Is that coincidental or is there still enough activity to cause this? I have wondered ever since traveling near it.

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