Mount Saint Helens eruption 30th anniversary

When I first moved to Portland, I went to Mt. St. Helens quite often to see it from the observation areas, and later to go on hikes.  These days, not so much.  Still, it's a fascinating place to see, and since the recent minor eruptions, you've been able to catch on most days, small puffs of smoke coming out of the vents.

I found these really great interactive videos that allows you to pan around while the video is playing, so that you can see 360+ degrees.  I say 360+, because you can go all around 360 degrees plus up and down, zoom in and out.

NOTE: When it's playing or when it's paused, you can change direction of your view by pressing down on the left button of your mouse and follow the direction you want to go.

First is the view along the crater's edge.

Second is a blast zone fly-over.

Third is flying right into the crater to take a look at the lava dome that had built up since the recent activity.

Cool eh?

via US Forest Service