1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens, Volcano in Washington, United States
Mount St. Helens is an active stratovolcano that erupted on May 18, 1980.
The 1980 eruption was the deadliest and most economically destructive volcanic event in U.S. history.
Today, the land around Mount St. Helens is a National Volcanic Monument for research and recreation.
Visitors can learn about the eruption at the Mount St. Helens Visitor Center and observe wildlife in the blast zone.
There are still steam vents releasing hot gases even after 40 years of the eruption.
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46.20028,-122.18667
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August 31, 2026 11:52
