MOUNT ST HELENS (KPTV) - Strong winds on Tuesday were spreading large amounts of dust and ash at Mount St. Helens, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The USGS camera that points at the volcano shows tons of dust swirling in the air.

USGS said there is no change to volcano activity and the dust has nothing to do with an eruption.

“Strong easterly–southeasterly winds in the vicinity of Mount St. Helens have picked up loose volcanic ash deposited during the 1980 eruptions and are carrying it to the west–northwest. The resuspended ash has been reported by commercial pilots in the area,” said USGS in a statement.

“This phenomenon is not the result of recent volcanic activity and occasionally occurs during times of high winds and dry snow-free conditions in the Mount St. Helens area. N

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