[TaxRelief]

The Lord has had it with the Greenies! (Just kidding.)

[mewzilla]

Jeez, what were those two volcanos in Alaska that were interrelated? Katmai and Novarupta? Hope Ranier isn't getting any ideas.

[Domestic Church]

Stop your cha-cha right now!

[Strategerist]

Six quakes there since yesterday, the biggest a 3.2, all occurring inside the mountain at a depth of 1-1.5 KM, seismic activity as reflected above at the Longmire station VERY VERY similar to what happened on St. Helens in the months preceding the eruption.

Small quakes or brief swarms of quakes are routine at most Cascade volcanoes.

This doesn't particularly resemble anything at Mt. St. Helens prior to its eruption.

[SamAdams76]

There is no correlation between the seismic activity at Mt. Rainer and that of Mount St. Helens. Any concurrent activity is entirely coincidental and totally unrelated.

[Overtaxed]

Ruh-roh!

[vox_freedom]

It is a sure sign of:
+an evolving geology in North America
+punishment for Washington State voting for Kerry
+the end times

Take your pick or my choice: all three...

[Michael_Michaelangelo]

For those of us "within range", here are some good ideas from secretsofsurvival.com:

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During an Eruption:

Save water in your bath, basin, containers or cylinders at an early stage - supplies may become polluted.

Stay indoors with your pets as much as possible.

Wear mask and goggles if you go outside, to keep volcanic ash out of your eyes and lungs.

Keep gutters and roof clear of heavy deposits of ash, which can collapse the roof.

Take your outdoor clothing off before entering a building - volcanic ash is difficult to get rid of.

Take your Getaway Kit with you if you have to leave. Turn electricity and gas off at the mains. If you turn gas off, have a professional check for leaks in case of damage before turning gas on again.

Keep below ridge lines in hilly terrain - the hills will offer some protection from flying volcanic debris.

DON’T Go sightseeing!

DON’T Leave home unless advised to by the Civil Defense.

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