More rockfall

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More rockfall

More rockfall

We went over to the true summit and got a different perspective on the scene. Here was probably the loudest rockfall event we observed, and this one caused a large plume that rose well above the rim. 25 July 2006.
Bob Bolton
on Jul 27, 2006 5:01 am
Lat/Lon: 46.19120°N / 122.193°W
Image Type(s): Scenery
Image ID: 210745

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lcarreau

lcarreau - Nov 4, 2007 7:14 pm - Voted 10/10

Post eruption plume!

Excuse me,Bob? I was looking at some USGS photos of St. Helens - is there a GLACIER forming inside the crater? You mean, it's only BEEN 26 years since the eruption, and there's already a glacier forming inside the crater??? So much for global warming in Skamania County. Thanks, Bob.

Bob Bolton

Bob Bolton - Nov 5, 2007 8:33 pm - Hasn't voted

Re: Post eruption plume!

Actually the glacier formed within the first few years. Pretty amazing! But in Washington, ice at >6200 feet is not all that unusual. There are quite a few places where North Cascades and Olympics glaciers have snouts quite a bit lower than that. Of course there's a difference - this ice formed in a few years, while the others are receding. I'd like to hear an explanation how that can happen. -Bob

lcarreau

lcarreau - Nov 5, 2007 11:20 pm - Voted 10/10

I'm just an

ARMCHAIR geologist, posting my humble photos.
How about the directional aspect? Mt. St. Helen's lateral BLAST occurred on the north. This MAKES a more favorable environment for a glacier to form. Other than that, we have our own theories and opinions... and, of course, former political leaders searching for the limelight. Sweden is looking better (to me) all the time! I'm going to contemplate this one ... thanks for the insightful comment! CHEERS! (Amazing, BUT TRUE!)

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