A Dangerous Glacier Grows Inside Mount St. Helens' Crater | Oregon Field Guide

A precarious glacier in the crater of Mount St. Helens grows at an unprecedented rate, posing potential danger to the valley below. A group of adventurous researchers visits the crater to investigate and gets a rare up-close look at the odd co-existence of glaciers, boiling rivers and steam vents that are reshaping the landscape at a rapid pace. Originally broadcast in 2004. OPB is revisiting decades of stories our reporters and producers captured while working with scientists, photographers, adventurers and explorers on the volcano since its eruption on May 18, 1980. --- Oregon Public Broadcasting aims to elevate and amplify the community, connect Oregon and its neighbors, and illuminate a wider world through stories. OPB Every Day. OPB Everywhere. One way to support OPB and the work of public media is to subscribe to our channel for new OPB videos: https://www.youtube.com/opb?sub_confirmation=1 Engage in the OPB community by Liking, Sharing and Commenting on our videos. Member support makes all the videos on the OPB YouTube channel possible, and everything else you love. Ensure the next important story is covered and join in as a Sustainer now at https://give.opb.org/opb/?s=OAMEGNS220500000 #OPB #MountStHelens #mtsainthelens #OPB #Oregon #PacificNorthWest