Mount St Helens WARNING: Scientist reveals molten rock ‘rising FIVE metres a DAY’
No conclusions have been drawn about the impact of this rapid growth but Dr LaHusen warned an eruption similar to the 1980 event is possible but unlikely in the near future.
He is certain a future eruption of some sort will happen, though.
Since 1980, the mountain has experienced tens of thousands of small earthquakes and numerous minor eruptions.
Most notably, as of 2004, the volcano has been continuously erupting lava, which has created a large dome that is still growing.
It is Dr LaHusen’s job to relay the information his team finds and warn if a serious event could be on the cards.