Lava dome within Mount St. Helens' crater; close-in view of Mount St. Helens new growth, from nearly vertical view. North is to the bottom. November 2005
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Lava dome within Mount St. Helens' crater; close-in view of Mount St. Helens new growth, from nearly vertical view. North is to the bottom. November 2005
Mount St. Helens new growth, from the northwest.
Mount St. Helens new growth, from the northwest.
![Photogeologic map of Mount St. Helens dome. Photograph annotated wi...](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/vhp_img965.jpg?itok=n0NBEP47)
Photogeologic map of Mount St. Helens dome. Photograph annotated with identified features within the volcano's crater. November 7, 2004.
Photogeologic map of Mount St. Helens dome. Photograph annotated with identified features within the volcano's crater. November 7, 2004.
![Dome, steam, south crater wall, from September Lobe at Mount St. He...](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/vhp_img831.jpg?itok=LcvwYMwI)
Dome, steam, south crater wall, from September Lobe at Mount St. Helens.
Dome, steam, south crater wall, from September Lobe at Mount St. Helens.
Base of Mount St. Helens' new growth, from the east. Note prominent striations.
Base of Mount St. Helens' new growth, from the east. Note prominent striations.
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Dome within Mount St. Helens' crater is hot and glowing as it grows, viewed from Johnston Ridge Observatory (JRO), with base of small steam and ash plume.
Dome within Mount St. Helens' crater is hot and glowing as it grows, viewed from Johnston Ridge Observatory (JRO), with base of small steam and ash plume.
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Dome within Mount St. Helens' crater viewed from the east November 2004.
Dome within Mount St. Helens' crater viewed from the east November 2004.
![Dome within Mount St. Helens' crater, viewed from the east. Novembe...](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/vhp_img841.jpg?itok=QkKNnggQ)
Dome within Mount St. Helens' crater, viewed from the east. November 11, 2005
Dome within Mount St. Helens' crater, viewed from the east. November 11, 2005
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Mount St. Helens dome as seen from Sugar Bowl, on the northeast flank. November 2005
Mount St. Helens dome as seen from Sugar Bowl, on the northeast flank. November 2005
Mount St. Helens with small plume, from south-southwest.
Mount St. Helens with small plume, from south-southwest.
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Mount St. Helens' crater, dome, and new growth, from the northeast.
Mount St. Helens' crater, dome, and new growth, from the northeast.
Mount St. Helens' new growth and plume. The red on the lower right is sun glare.
Mount St. Helens' new growth and plume. The red on the lower right is sun glare.
Mount St. Helens' new growth, from the east.
Mount St. Helens' new growth, from the east.
![Mount St. Helens' new growth, from the east. Note prominent striati...](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/vhp_img842.jpg?itok=W2eQcexY)
Mount St. Helens' new growth, from the east. Note prominent striations.
Mount St. Helens' new growth, from the east. Note prominent striations.
Mount St. Helens' new growth, from the west.
Mount St. Helens' new growth, from the west.
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Plume from November 11, 2004 eruption of Mount St. Helens, looking into the sun.
Plume from November 11, 2004 eruption of Mount St. Helens, looking into the sun.
![USGS scientists examine new rock samples from the new growth on Mou...](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/vhp_img848.jpg?itok=ybXkcAoO)
USGS scientists examine new rock samples from the new growth on Mount St. Helens' dome.
USGS scientists examine new rock samples from the new growth on Mount St. Helens' dome.
A view of the stark landscape on Haleakalā volcano, Maui Island, Hawai‘i. Silverswords are an endangered endemic plant group threatened by browsing from invasive ungulates.
A view of the stark landscape on Haleakalā volcano, Maui Island, Hawai‘i. Silverswords are an endangered endemic plant group threatened by browsing from invasive ungulates.
Beautifully striking contrast between the pale Maui silversword plant and the red volcanic rock of Haleakalā volcano.
Beautifully striking contrast between the pale Maui silversword plant and the red volcanic rock of Haleakalā volcano.
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Mount St. Helens crater and dome as seen from Johnston Ridge Observatory (JRO). October 2005
Mount St. Helens crater and dome as seen from Johnston Ridge Observatory (JRO). October 2005
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Dome growth at the top of Mount St. Helens with vent area, and broken glacier ice, as seen from the west.
Dome growth at the top of Mount St. Helens with vent area, and broken glacier ice, as seen from the west.