The Mount St Helens eruption in 1980 was a devastating natural disaster, so it’s easy to understand why any updates about “seismic activity” around the volcano make folks in the area take notice.

Recent data from the USGS shows around 400 earthquakes since mid-July. Most of them have been below a magnitude one earthquake and not felt at the surface. So these are very minor tremors.

In a series of recent tweets, officials said there is “no cause for concern right now – no significant changes in ground deformation or gases. The volcano remains at normal (green) background levels.”

Researchers do believe the volcano will erupt again someday, but predicting when is extremely difficult. Read more about the recent goings-on at Mount St Helens below.

Also in today’s edition, we’ll look at Netflix’s new outdoorsy film, NYAD, and one of our highly experienced thru-hiking writers reflects on some of the great life lessons learned over the years from the hiking community.

The Story Behind Netflix’s New Film “NYAD”

In extreme sports, athletes push themselves through dangerous terrain. These outdoor challenges highlight people accomplishing things that some believed weren’t humanely possible. In some cases, people will question whether or not it happened at all. These achievements and criticism surround swimmer Diana Nyad – and they are again front and center with the new Netflix movie NYAD. 

Diana Nyad began setting distance records in the 1970s, and her pursuits have brought her around the world into dangerous waters. The new movie highlights this as she works to swim from Cuba to Florida. However, some have questioned what she has achieved and brought new light to inconsistencies in her accomplishments.

Here are some things to know about Diana Nyad and the new Netflix movie about her.

Mount St. Helens is Rumbling – Experts Say Don’t Worry

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) has recorded an increase in earthquakes around Mount St. Helens. The volcano in Washington State hasn’t recorded any major eruption in years, but its infamous 1980 explosion remains the deadliest documented volcano event in U.S. history.

Recent data from the USGS shows around 400 earthquakes since mid-July. Most of them have been below a magnitude one earthquake and not felt at the surface. So these are very minor tremors.

Life Lessons Learned from the Thru-Hiking Community

Almost anyone embarking on their first-ever thru-hike will be a little naive and unprepared. No matter how much preparation you do, you won’t really understand until you get out there. Thru-hiking is such a simple undertaking at heart—you’re just walking. Walking is a great metaphor for life, though, if you think about it. You’re making your way somewhere, always one step at a time. If you do it enough, you’re bound to gain some special insight. Here’s a few thru-hiking life lessons you might hear from the community.

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