Summary
Strong winds at Mount St. Helens in Washington state stirred up old volcanic ash from the 1980 eruption. The National Weather Service and U.S. Geological Survey confirmed the ash was not due to a new eruption but was lifted by the wind.
Key Facts
- Mount St. Helens is located in Washington state.
- The volcano erupted in 1980, causing significant damage and loss of life.
- Recent strong winds lifted ash from the 1980 eruption into the air.
- The National Weather Service confirmed there was no new eruption.
- The U.S. Geological Survey stated that the winds carried the ash towards the west-northwest.
- The ash could pose hazards to aircraft and health.
- Meteorologists predict winds will change direction later in the week.
