Global Volcanism Program | Image GVP-03912

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Following mild eruptions that began on 7 February 1966, a powerful eruption in April produced this ash plume that towers above the summit (not visible in this view). Major eruptions during 20 April to 1 May were accompanied by pyroclastic flows and lava flows. Photo by Bill Rose, 1966 (Michigan Technological University).

Following mild eruptions that began on 7 February 1966, a powerful eruption in April produced this ash plume that towers above the summit (not visible in this view). Major eruptions during 20 April to 1 May were accompanied by pyroclastic flows and lava flows.

Photo by Bill Rose, 1966 (Michigan Technological University).

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