Wonderful!! So glad you were there observing the rapid pace of geologic (and biological ) change and reporting to us!! Most of the space occupied by the growing dome and glacier was formed by that unbelievable rock avalanche/debris flow that carried the top of the mountain to the north. You've previously reminded us that this could happen at Mt. Rainier....or Mt. Baker, giant edifices of rotten rock covered with snow and ice!
Fascinating! I have been a geology geek since 7th grade, when I belonged to the Rocks & Minerals Club at the library. Washington state has some interesting bits - prior to a stroke, some of my favorite places to visit were Dry Falls and the channeled scablands of central Washington. Love to see the rejuvenation of Mt. St. Helens over the years, courtesy of Mother Nature and geologic forces.
Wow, what a very cool (OK, yeah, and "hot") place! I loved seeing the wonderful photos.
Wonderful!! So glad you were there observing the rapid pace of geologic (and biological ) change and reporting to us!! Most of the space occupied by the growing dome and glacier was formed by that unbelievable rock avalanche/debris flow that carried the top of the mountain to the north. You've previously reminded us that this could happen at Mt. Rainier....or Mt. Baker, giant edifices of rotten rock covered with snow and ice!
This is way too freaking cool. One of your best dispatches yet!
Thanks. I feel pretty lucky to have been able to get there. Do it if you can!
Fascinating! I have been a geology geek since 7th grade, when I belonged to the Rocks & Minerals Club at the library. Washington state has some interesting bits - prior to a stroke, some of my favorite places to visit were Dry Falls and the channeled scablands of central Washington. Love to see the rejuvenation of Mt. St. Helens over the years, courtesy of Mother Nature and geologic forces.
Thank you for telling us about this very interesting new glacier right in our own back yard!
We DO live in an amazing place!
Awe-inspiring and eloquent.
Thank-you !!!!
That's way cool.
Wow, we hear so many stories of glaciers disappearing that it’s nice to hear of one forming in our lifetime.
Fascinating account. I had no idea that a new glacier had formed there! Thanks for bringing us these unique stories of our amazing PNW landscapes.
Good one!!!! I just flew over it and didn’t know what I was seeing. Now I do!