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The initial eruption was in the morning when I was out doing my chores (I was 9 years old). I would have to say it sounded just like a sonic boom. Initially I thought nothing more of it and went to church like normal. Later, after we returned home from church, we all went out and watched the "cloud" come upon us. Our house was high on the hill overlooking the direction of the town of Ephrata and the approaching "cloud". I remember not being afraid at all... it was no more frightening than watching a distant lightning storm. Then as the "cloud" passed over us everything turned dark as night for about 3 hours. And it starting "snowing" ash. Our gloss black BBQ grill out back had over an inch thick of grey ash on it after everything was done. Anyway... it was very memorable if I can remember the events of that day as clearly as I do. Especially since I was only 9 years old.
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