Due to its proximity to urban areas and its volatile activity in recent decades, Mount St. Helens may be the most closely monitored volcano in history. Digital telemetry — technology that automatically record and transmit data from remote sources — circles the crater like a bracelet. Sensors monitor conditions ranging from lake levels to earthquakes, and share their findings over a worldwide network.
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Mount St. Helens: A Telemetric Volcano
Posted by: Phil Adamsak October 14, 2004 05:00 AMDue to its proximity to urban areas and its volatile activity in recent decades, Mount St. Helens may be the most closely monitored volcano in history. Digital telemetry — technology that automatically record and transmit data from remote sources — circles the crater like a bracelet. Sensors monitor conditions ranging from lake levels to earthquakes, and share their findings over a worldwide network.