Images

Sunset, as seen from Johnston Ridge Observatory (JRO).

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.

Mount St. Helens with small plume, from south-southwest.

Mount St. Helens' new growth, from the west.

Mount St. Helens' crater, dome, and new growth, from the northeast.

Dome within Mount St. Helens' crater viewed from the east November 2004.

Mount St. Helens' new growth, from the east.

Dome within Mount St. Helens' crater, viewed from the east. November 11, 2005

Mount St. Helens' new growth, from the east. Note prominent striations.

Base of Mount St. Helens' new growth, from the east. Note prominent striations.

Mount St. Helens dome as seen from Sugar Bowl, on the northeast flank. November 2005

Mount St. Helens' new growth and plume. The red on the lower right is sun glare.

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 Mount St. Helens' dome.

Night shot (approximately 7:30 PM PST) of new growth on Mount St. Helens' lava dome, as seen from Johnston Ridge Observatory (JRO).

USGS scientist Cynthia Gardner examines 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.

Beautifully striking contrast between the pale Maui silversword plant and the red volcanic rock of Haleakalā volcano. 

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

Mount St. Helens dome and new growth as seen from the northwest. October 2005