MOUNT ST. HELENS, OCTOBER 4, 2004 - 9:45 AM
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It is not an explosive eruption, but is faster than most people realize. The crater is 1.5 miles in diameter and 2000 ft. deep. The steam, ash, and smoke filled the crater in about 10 minutes.