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Resurgent dome of Mount St Helens, May 25, 2005
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Resurgent dome of Mount St Helens, May 25, 2005

In geology, a resurgent dome is a volcanic dome that is swelling or rising due to movement in the magma chamber. In the monitoring of volcanic hazards, resurgent domes are often observed the most intensively.

 


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