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During the course of the year, Geo-Club will be organizing a series of short (1-2 day) field trips to locations of geologic interest in the Seattle area. Starting with a trip to Mt St. Helen's in October, we will try to have at least one field trip per quarter during the 2006-2007 school year. We also plan to have a longer trip over spring break in March of 2007. Below, check out the photos from our Fall 2006 trip to Mt St. Helen's National Volcanic Monument. Special thanks to Steve Malone for leading the trip, and to Robert Winglee for his support!  Mt. St. Helen's from Windy Ridge.  Mt. Rainier beyond Spirit Lake.  Climbing up towards the crater.  Mt. Adams in the distance beyond slopes of
pumice.
 The new lava dome, the glacier sqeezed against the crater wall, and layered deposits cut by a meltwater stream with hot springs.  Our group at the mouth of the crater.  Deposit of a basal surge.  The view down the canyon, away from the crater towards the Toutle River and Johnston Ridge. |