# Scientists Predict Eruption At St. Helens 

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The volcano began rumbling last week, and by Wednesday earthquakes ranging from magnitude 2 to 2.8 were coming about four times a minute, possibly weakening the lava dome in the crater of the 8,364-foot mountain, the U.S. Geological Survey said. (Related graphic: More on Mount St. Helens)

The quakes continued to strengthen early Thursday with several exceeding magnitude 3, according to the Web site of the Pacific Northwest Seismograph Network.

Sources:
- USA Today (http://www.usatoday.com/news/science/2004-09-30-helens_x.htm)