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kalcario
May 5, 2006, 6:21 PM
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http://www.cnn.com/2006/US/05/05/mountsthelens.ap/index.html
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gregr
May 5, 2006, 6:50 PM
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Ahhhh, every climber's dream - watching a giant rock form before their eyes!
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epoch
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May 5, 2006, 6:56 PM
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Adventure climbing???
:D :D
Riskier than summiting Everest, statistically speaking... maybe?
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shiggetyshiva
May 5, 2006, 7:23 PM
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"The fin-shaped mass is about 300 feet tall and growing 4 feet to 5 feet a day, said Dan Dzurisin, a geologist at the U.S. Geological Survey."
Wow, a slab that keeps on growing! That could F up one's plans to rap off at the end of the day!
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styndall
May 5, 2006, 7:47 PM
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On the other hand, you just need to get a stance and ride to the top.
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dudemanbu
May 5, 2006, 8:04 PM
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think it's hot?
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epoch
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May 5, 2006, 8:13 PM
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Is anyone else curious as to how much the fine would be for climbing said stone in it's present state??
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josephgdawson
May 5, 2006, 8:26 PM
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Bolt that bad boy up.
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jh_angel
May 5, 2006, 8:41 PM
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Not to mention the face climbing on the other sides.
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r_fisher
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http://vulcan.wr.usgs.gov/...es/MSH/Images/MSH04/
Found some detailed photographs of the new slab. Click on the large size for really detailed pictures. Looks like this would be about as scary as it could get. My guess is if its growing 5 feet a day that there would be a lot of falling rocks.
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josephgdawson
May 5, 2006, 9:39 PM
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You are correct there are a few cracks on that slab. Those fumes look pretty noxious. Might have to bring some Os if you plan on sending it...maybe a Stillsuit as well.
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mtman
May 5, 2006, 11:04 PM
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if you looked at the thermal immaging on a couple of the photos it looks it could be 30+ C and spots that are even hotter than that, i think that your shoes might melt
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mtnlvr
May 5, 2006, 11:25 PM
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In reply to: if you looked at the thermal immaging on a couple of the photos it looks it could be 30+ C and spots that are even hotter than that, i think that your shoes might melt |
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jimdavis
May 6, 2006, 6:49 PM
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In reply to: if you looked at the thermal immaging on a couple of the photos it looks it could be 30+ C and spots that are even hotter than that, i think that your shoes might melt
Leave the spectra at home!
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gunkiemike
May 6, 2006, 7:24 PM
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Oh hell, Poko gets hotter than that on a summer morning! 50 C no problem.
The noxious gases are a bit of a concern.
Bottom line - it's a good thing I don't live within driving distance of St Helens. :P
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epoch
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In reply to: In reply to: Bolt that bad boy up. what? It'll totally take gear! Look at this pic... There are at least 3 good trad lines on that face... But wasn't there just a thread on what to do if it's too hot to climb? This might be WAY too hot to climb, if you get my "drift"... hosh.
SAWEEEET!!!! :D :D :D
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pancaketom
May 7, 2006, 6:14 AM
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Talk of climbing this reminds me of some stories about people trying to get the FA of the "new" St Helens after it blew. Sneaking up the snowfield under a sheet while choppers buzzed overhead.
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gordo
May 7, 2006, 2:21 PM
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Did you guys see this video?
http://vulcan.wr.usgs.gov/Imgs/Video/MSH/MSH06/MSH06_MOVIE_spine_from_brutus_04-28_to_05-03-06_thumbnail.jpg
Not only does it show the growth, but it shows the top disipearing about as fast as it grows. As was said, if the gasses don't get you, the rockfall will. Still, I'm glad I'm not close enough to be tempted :twisted:
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bighigaz
May 7, 2006, 4:09 PM
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In reply to: Did you guys see this video? http://vulcan.wr.usgs.gov/Imgs/Video/MSH/MSH06/MSH06_MOVIE_spine_from_brutus_04-28_to_05-03-06_thumbnail.jpg Not only does it show the growth, but it shows the top disipearing about as fast as it grows. As was said, if the gasses don't get you, the rockfall will. Still, I'm glad I'm not close enough to be tempted :twisted:
Here, try this one:
http://vulcan.wr.usgs.gov/...4-28_to_05-03-06.avi
Should be a direct download...
AWESOME FORMATION! IF ONLY...
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scottquig
May 7, 2006, 6:28 PM
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And as soon as this new dome breaks the rim's height (if it ever does), there will be a new FA to be had. Not only that, but they won't be able to permanently record how tall the mountain is, because the height will be increasing every day.
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fabe
May 7, 2006, 6:31 PM
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I guess it stinks quite bad there.... but I like the idea of new rocks popping out the ground like mushrooms! bring em on!
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carabiner96
May 7, 2006, 6:32 PM
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What the hell, count me in...I'll second anything :)
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porcelainsunset
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Wow, that is really cool. Living in Portland is a DANGEROUS place for me to be right now. :lol:
OH God I want to go try and climb that. Screw the gases, I'll just take my mom's diving tank. :lol:
Who's with me!
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