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How did mount st helens effect humans?

The way Mount Saint Helens affect mankind is that Mount Saint Helens eruption destroyed lots of homes killed 57 people in the eruption and the eruption from Mount Saint helens cost over one billion dollars in damage.


How many people did the mount st Helens kill?

In May of 2000, a memorial plaque was placed in a grove of trees at the Hoffstadt Bluffs Visitor's Center in memory of the victims of the Mt. St. Helens eruption. Fifty-seven names are etched into the plaque.57 people were killed directly by the eruption. There was also a plane crash, a traffic accident, and shoveling ash which killed a total of 7 more. So don't go live near mt. saint Helens. I am not saying don't go vist it I am saying don't live next to it or near it.57 People died in the eruption.There was a relatively low death toll due to the eruption of Mount St. Helens because most of the people were evacuated. In total, fifty-seven people died in the eruption. The people that did die were either those who refused to leave or those who were monitoring the volcano. RIP.


How long has it been scence mt st heens erupted?

If you're talking about mt st Helens then it last erupted on 1st October 2004, but it is most notorious for its catastrophic eruption on 18th May 1980 at 8:32 am. So about 7 years. =)


How strong is Mt St Helens?

Mt St Helens erupted at 8:32 am PDT on May 18, 1980(a VEI 5 event). it erupted with 24 megatons of thermal energy. so yes, Mt St Helens was a very strong and large eruption. history repeats itself so it is safe to assume that it will happen again.


What is the difference of mount st helens beforeafter eruption numbers before 2950 after 2550?

im not quit sure but maybe if u show your mom she might know so ask her i think its just subtracting the two #

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Why was Mount Saint Helens eruption so famous?

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How did mount st helens effect humans?

The way Mount Saint Helens affect mankind is that Mount Saint Helens eruption destroyed lots of homes killed 57 people in the eruption and the eruption from Mount Saint helens cost over one billion dollars in damage.


Is mount st helens still eruptive?

Its last eruption was in the 2000s so yes I would say so. It had a very big eruption in 1986. Just did a report on it. :)


When and where was the last major eruption in the US?

The last major eruption in the US was the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens in Washington. This eruption resulted in significant damage to the surrounding area and was one of the most destructive volcanic events in US history.


How many people did the mount st Helens kill?

In May of 2000, a memorial plaque was placed in a grove of trees at the Hoffstadt Bluffs Visitor's Center in memory of the victims of the Mt. St. Helens eruption. Fifty-seven names are etched into the plaque.57 people were killed directly by the eruption. There was also a plane crash, a traffic accident, and shoveling ash which killed a total of 7 more. So don't go live near mt. saint Helens. I am not saying don't go vist it I am saying don't live next to it or near it.57 People died in the eruption.There was a relatively low death toll due to the eruption of Mount St. Helens because most of the people were evacuated. In total, fifty-seven people died in the eruption. The people that did die were either those who refused to leave or those who were monitoring the volcano. RIP.


How did the Mount St. Helens eruption effect the geosphere?

It made it so people dont have the right to grab the Basketball with two hands and tell people that they suck at everything and need to kill themselves!!


How long has it been scence mt st heens erupted?

If you're talking about mt st Helens then it last erupted on 1st October 2004, but it is most notorious for its catastrophic eruption on 18th May 1980 at 8:32 am. So about 7 years. =)


Is Mount saint helens a volcano?

yes, it is and so called deadly.


How strong is Mt St Helens?

Mt St Helens erupted at 8:32 am PDT on May 18, 1980(a VEI 5 event). it erupted with 24 megatons of thermal energy. so yes, Mt St Helens was a very strong and large eruption. history repeats itself so it is safe to assume that it will happen again.


What type of eruption does mount Washington have?

Mount Washington is not a volcano, so it does not erupt.


What is the difference of mount st helens beforeafter eruption numbers before 2950 after 2550?

im not quit sure but maybe if u show your mom she might know so ask her i think its just subtracting the two #


Why is Mt St Helens eruption so well known?

Because I think it was one of the biggest eruptions.