The area around Mt. St. Helens is now safe because the volcano is finished erupting and will stay dormant for the next 200 years.

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While it is true that Mt. St. Helens is currently in a period of dormancy, it is impossible to predict with certainty when it will erupt again. The last eruption occurred in 2008 and the US Geological Survey warns that it could erupt again at any time without warning. Therefore, the area around the volcano is not completely safe and ongoing monitoring is essential.

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