2004–2008 volcanic activity of Mount St. Helens

2004–2008 volcanic activity of Mount St. Helens
Mount St. Helens sent a plume of volcanic ash and steam to 10,000 feet (3,000 m) above sea level in its October 1, 2004 eruption.
VolcanoMount St. Helens
Start dateOctober 1, 2004 (2004-10-01)
Start time12:02 p.m. PDT
End dateJanuary 2008 (2008-01)
LocationSkamania County, Washington, U.S.
46°11′45″N 122°11′20″W / 46.19583°N 122.18889°W / 46.19583; -122.18889
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The 2004–2008 volcanic activity of Mount St. Helens in Washington, United States has been documented as a continuous eruption in the form of gradual extrusion of magma. Starting in October 2004 and ceasing in January 2008, a new lava dome was built up. The new dome did not rise above the rim of the crater created by the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens.