For the Record (2)

June 20, 1980

A glowing lava dome at the base of Mt. St. Helen's crater has doubled in size since it was spotted Sunday. Scientists say the dome could be a signal to the end of volcanic activity -- or could be blasted out by another eruption. Ash from the volcano's third major eruption last week is still being kicked up in the Portland, Ore., area, prompting residents to wear masks.