Looks like we may have an ash fall out in the PNW soon. I remember the first time when Mt. St. Helens blew (1980) they said all the apples were going to drop off the trees in Yakima - although that was a great apple crop year with luscious huge apples.

What nutrients are in volcanic ash? What would it be a good fertilizer for? (obviously apples seem to like it)

Of course, it's interesting to see all those who are flocking to the mountain (from far away) for a "glimpse" as it is getting close to an eruption --- have to wonder about brain cell heredity. Anyone with intelligence would not venture any closer than they have to to an impending disaster - they would not flock to it like the 53 who lost their lives the first time it blew.