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45th anniversary: A look back at the eruption of Mount St. Helens
The 1980 Mount St. Helens eruption began with a steady series of earthquakes in March. By April it began spewing smoke, ...
Reflecting on 45 years since Mount St. Helens’ eruption
Mount St. Helens, the largest volcanic eruption in US history, was commemorated this weekend, 45 years after its eruption, ...
Mount St. Helens 45 years later: These headlines captured a gripping drama before the eruption
Stunning, historic front-page coverage from The Oregonian reporters Les Zaitz and Steve Jenning reports the confusion and ...
The day the sky darkened: Mount St. Helens erupted in Washington State 45 years ago
On May 18, 1980, the United States experienced the deadliest and most destructive volcanic eruption in its history.
Photos show the eruption of Mount St. Helens, the worst volcanic disaster in US history, 45 years ago
Mount St. Helens erupted, killing dozens and forever changing how the US monitors earthquakes. The volcano is still active ...
Cameraman recalls 'living nightmare' during Mount St. Helens eruption rescue
Michael Lienau, part of the first film crew documenting the aftermath of the Mount St. Helens, said the experience was a ...
Remembering the deadly Mount St. Helens eruption 45 years later
Mount St. Helens erupted 45 years ago, causing the deadliest volcanic disaster in U.S. history. Rubio says intel community is ...
45 years later: Center welcomes visitors to commemorate Mount St. Helens eruption
Visitors gathered at Mount St. Helens to mark the 45th anniversary of the 1980 eruption. WASHINGTON, USA — Despite the clouds ...
Washington filmmaker recounts journey of survival on the ground of Mount St. Helens during 2nd eruption
Michael Lienau, part of the first film crew documenting the aftermath of the Mount St. Helens, said the experience was a ...
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What scientists have learned from Mount St. Helens’ devastating eruption, 45 years later
It was 45 years ago today when Mount St. Helens erupted, triggering the biggest landslide in Earth’s recorded history and creating an ash cloud that reached across the country. John Yang looks back at ...
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Landscape still bears the scars of Mount St. Helens eruption 45 years later
Explore how the landscape of southwest Washington still bears the scars of the Mount St. Helens eruption 45 years later, ...
Mount St. Helens environment recovering 45 years after eruption
Donald Brown is the Lead Scientist for Mount St. Helens with the U.S. Forest Service, and 45 years after the eruption, there are still a few species that have not returned, including Western redback ...