World News 04-10-2004 who: Geologist Tom Pierson what: Warns residents that Mount St Helens is ready to erupt again where: Seattle, Washington when: Yesterday snippet: The volcano erupted in May 1980, killing 57 people, and ash and steam began spewing from its peak on Friday, signalling that a major eruption is on the way. The danger has not deterred sightseers though, notes The Guardian. Barbara Jardin, 53, said that she saw the plume at midday and was afraid she would miss something if she left the area. "I just stare at it and stare at it. It`s too awesome to leave," she said. [... more]

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