The eruption of Mount St. Helens on May 18, 1980, was one of the most devastating volcanic events in U.S. history, drastically altering the landscape of Washington State. Triggered by an earthquake, the eruption unleashed a massive landslide that reduced the mountain’s elevation by over 1,300 feet and released a violent blast of ash, rock, and gas that devastated an area of 230 square miles. Ash clouds rose miles into the atmosphere, affecting several states and impacting air travel. The eruption's pyroclastic flows and lava domes destroyed nearby forests and wildlife habitats, while rivers clogged with mudflows, leading to widespread flooding. Mount St. Helens left a profound mark on the landscape, revealing the incredible power of nature and reshaping scientific understanding of volcanic activity and ecosystem recovery. #MountStHelens, #VolcanicEruption, #1980Eruption, #NaturalDisaster, #EarthsPower

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