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Yes, it was predicted - both generally in years leading up to 1980 and more specifically in the months before the big blast. In the weeks leading up to the Volcano hazard zones were blocked off around the volcano due to an expected eruption. However the scope and exact timing of the eruption were not forseen - hence 57 people lost their lives.
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Where was the Mount St. Helens eruption?
The Mount St. Helens eruption occurred in Washington state, in the western United States.
How many deaths occured in the mount St Helens eruptions?
The 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens killed 57 people.
What is the name of the peak that had a powerful eruption in 1980?
Mount St. Helens in Washington state had a powerful eruption on May 18, 1980.
How did people prepare for the eruption of mount saint helens?
People prepared for the eruption of Mount St. Helens by evacuating the area around the volcano, following evacuation orders, and stocking up on essential supplies. Scientists also monitored the volcano closely to provide up-to-date information and early warnings to residents in the surrounding areas.
When did mount etna and mount st Helens erupt last?
The eruption of Mount St. Helens in 1980 lasted for 9 hours
How big was the last eruption of Mount Fuji compared to the eruption of Mount Saint Helens?
about as 50% chance that mount saint helens' eruption is way bigger than mount fuji
Where was the Mount St. Helens eruption?
The Mount St. Helens eruption occurred in Washington state, in the western United States.
What was mt st Helens most famous eruption?
The 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens.
How many deaths occured in the mount St Helens eruptions?
The 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens killed 57 people.
What was the latest eruption of Mount St. Helens?
The latest eruption was in 2008.
What is the name of the peak that had a powerful eruption in 1980?
Mount St. Helens in Washington state had a powerful eruption on May 18, 1980.
How did people prepare for the eruption of mount saint helens?
People prepared for the eruption of Mount St. Helens by evacuating the area around the volcano, following evacuation orders, and stocking up on essential supplies. Scientists also monitored the volcano closely to provide up-to-date information and early warnings to residents in the surrounding areas.
What was the physical destruction of Mount St Helens eruption?
Just that. A volcanic eruption
When did mount etna and mount st Helens erupt last?
The eruption of Mount St. Helens in 1980 lasted for 9 hours
In 1980 this Washington state mountain gave North America it and largest volcanic eruption?
Mount St. Helens produced a large eruption in 1980. However, it was not the largest recorded eruption in North America. That title goes to the 1912 eruption of Novarupta in Alaska.
What type of eruption does mount saint helens have?
a pyroclastic flow
Was the 1980 mount saint helens eruption gentle?
yes. it was
