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MT. ST. HELENS ERUPTION (1980)
THE PLINIAN COLUMN. The avalanche and lateral blast unloaded a large volume of material sitting above the shallow magma source beneath the north-flank bulge. Pressure-release caused the magma to de-gas violently, and within a few minutes a Plinian eruption column began to rise from the former summit. In 10 minutes it had risen to a height of 20 km, where it spread into a umbrella region driven by high-level winds to the east-northeast. Significant ashfall deposits were produced as far as the Great Plains and minor ash was found even much farther east. As the Plinian eruption grew, it continued to ream out the volcanic conduit. The combined destructive forces of the avalanche, the lateral blast, and the Plinian eruption, resulted in the development of a huge amphitheater (1.5 x 3 km) along the volcano's northern flank.
The Plinian eruption lasted for 9 hours. In addition to airfall, the Plinian phase was associated with numerous pyroclastic flows from column collapse. Most of these were directed toward the north and deposited as pumiceous ignimbrites above the avalanche deposit. Some of these pyroclastic flows extended into Spirit Lake and down the North Fork of the Toutle River. The heat provided by the flows resulted in secondary steam explosions that formed large craters (20m in diameter) with ash columns as high as 2000 m. Smaller magmatic eruptions followed the main Plinian blast on May 25, June 12, July 22, and October 16-18. Each of these subsequent events lasted several hours and produced eruptive columns more than 10 kilometers high.
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How high in feet is Mount Saint Helens?
8,364 feet
How many kilometers are in Mount St Helen?
mount saint helens is 2200 kilometers high
Is mount st Helens high in silica or low in silica?
Mount St Helens produces mostly dacite lava, which is relatively high in silica.
How big is Mount Saint Helens?
Mt St. Helens is currently 8,365 feet high and covers a large area of about 30 x 30 miles. The crater on top, created in 1980 is about a mile wide.
How high is mount st helens?
8,365 Feet
What great things happened between 1965-1983?
lasers were invented, aswan high dam was finished, mount saint helens erupted these are just some examples
What is the difference in height of mount st helens before it erupted mount st helens was 2950 m high after the eruption it was 2550 m high?
The answer is 400 because 2950 - 2550 = 0400
Did Mount St Helens erupt horizontally?
Yes. The 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens started with a sideways explosion called a lateral blast, which was followed by a more normal vertical eruption column. While the lateral blast was the shortest phase of the eruption, it caused the most damage.
Low or high viscosity in mount saint Helen's?
The magma beneath Mount St. Helens is typically of low viscosity due to its composition, which is rich in silica and gas. This low viscosity magma allows for gases to escape easily, resulting in explosive eruptions.
How do you compare and contrast mount saint helens and Mount Vesuvius?
Similarities: They are both volcanoes, they are both stratovolcanoes, they both killed people, they both erupted, they both made huge ash clouds, they both made tremors, both had magma with high viscosity
What rock type is mount st Helens?
Mount St. Helens is predominantly composed of andesite, which is an intermediate volcanic rock that forms from the partial melting of the Earth's crust. This type of rock gives Mount St. Helens its characteristic gray color and is related to the volcanic activity in the area.
What biome is mt St. Helens in?
Mount St. Helens is located in the temperate rainforest biome. This biome is characterized by high rainfall, dense vegetation, and mild temperatures. Despite the volcanic activity, Mount St. Helens' surrounding area is known for its lush forests and diverse wildlife.
