<P> On January 16 , 2008 , steam began seeping from a fracture on top of the lava dome . Associated seismic activity was the most noteworthy since 2004 . Scientists suspended activities in the crater and the mountain flanks , but the risk of a major eruption was deemed low . By the end of January , the eruption paused ; no more lava was being extruded from the lava dome . On July 10 , 2008 , it was determined that the eruption had ended , after more than six months of no volcanic activity . </P>
<P> On January 16 , 2008 , steam began seeping from a fracture on top of the lava dome . Associated seismic activity was the most noteworthy since 2004 . Scientists suspended activities in the crater and the mountain flanks , but the risk of a major eruption was deemed low . By the end of January , the eruption paused ; no more lava was being extruded from the lava dome . On July 10 , 2008 , it was determined that the eruption had ended , after more than six months of no volcanic activity . </P>
when was the last time mount st helens erupted
when was the last time mount st helens erupted
January 16 , 2008
January 16 , 2008