Winds at Mount St. Helens Raise 1980 Eruption Ash

Strong winds in Washington state have caused the resuspension of volcanic ash from the 1980 Mount St. Helens eruption, leading to hazy conditions and decreased air quality. Officials, including the USGS and National Weather Service, confirm this is not due to recent volcanic activity, and the volcano’s alert level remains at “Normal.”

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