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Distribution of Mount St. Helens dust inferred from satellites and meteorological dataVisible and infrared pictures from two Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite Systems satellites, in circular orbits at about 19,000 nautical miles, are available continuously at approximately 30 minute intervals. Still pictures and film loops from this system vividly depict the events associated with the May 18, 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens. The initial explosion, shock wave, and visible horizontal dust distribution during the following week are readily apparent. Meteorological wind and height fields permit the inference of the vertical distribution of volcanic dust as well as explain the atmospheric behavior which caused the visible and nonvisible dust distribution.
Document ID
19830003276
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Laver, J. D.
(National Meteorological Center Washington, DC, United States)
Date Acquired
August 11, 2013
Publication Date
October 1, 1982
Publication Information
Publication: NASA. Langley Research Center Atmospheric Effects and Potential Climatic Impact of the 1980 Eruptions of Mt. St. Helens
Subject Category
Meteorology And Climatology
Accession Number
83N11546
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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