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USGS and Forest Service teams note stronger sulfur smells, new surface cracks, and the reappearance of steam vents near The Boot and Shoestring Glacier. Thursday morning, spokesperson David Seeholtz reiterates the vigil continues for scientists. “They’re watching and waiting.”
May 7, 2025, 5:00 PM
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