I suppose how much of a worry it is depends on how far you are from it.
I'm about 35 miles as the crow flies.
That is majorly too close for comfort.
There is an increase in activity there.
Just hit the time vs depth plot of the recent earthquakes there.
Still not up to the level seen at Helens, but any increase at Ranier is something to watch.
Considering Helens and Ranier are relatively close together..
Stay safe out there.
Ranier may steam first befor eblowing.
It does have some fumaroles from what I understand.
I'm about 25 miles as the crow flies, but there's a pretty big valley between me n' it. However, depending on which way the wind blows when it goes, could be kinda dusty for a while.
Hopefully, it'll be small enough not to send too many big rocks 25 miles away from the blast. But I'll certainly have a ringside seat when it goes. Guess I'll have to stock up on some videotape for the camera as a just-in-case.
Or, "...as the ash flies." :)