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The series of low-level tremors was a clue, but vulcanologists found it hard to persuade the state or federal government that an eruption was imminent. Only just before the mountain exploded, there were late efforts to evacuate the few that lived there.
. . . I am a 'down-winder' of that eruption, and remember the devastation well.
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Has mt st helens erupted before 1980?
Yes, many times.Most recently prior to 1980 was a 57-year eruptive period that started in 1800 was named after the Goat Rocks dome, and is the first time that both oral and written records exist of Mount Ste. Helens erupting.
Was the eruption of Mt st helens a surprise or did they have time to plan?
The eruption of Mt. St. Helens in 1980 was not a complete surprise as there were warning signs leading up to the event such as increased activity, earthquakes, and a noticeable bulge forming on the mountain. This gave officials time to evacuate the area and plan for potential consequences.
How many deaths occured in the mount St Helens eruptions?
The 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens killed 57 people.
When did Mt. St. Helens first erupt?
Mount St Helens first started erupting about 40,000 year ago.
How long was mount saint Helens inactive for?
it lasted for 5 minutes! alot can happen in a matter of secounds!! on one of the question they put48 hours!! WHAT!! Answer: 5 minutes :)
Has mt st helens erupted before 1980?
Yes, many times.Most recently prior to 1980 was a 57-year eruptive period that started in 1800 was named after the Goat Rocks dome, and is the first time that both oral and written records exist of Mount Ste. Helens erupting.
Was the eruption of Mt st helens a surprise or did they have time to plan?
The eruption of Mt. St. Helens in 1980 was not a complete surprise as there were warning signs leading up to the event such as increased activity, earthquakes, and a noticeable bulge forming on the mountain. This gave officials time to evacuate the area and plan for potential consequences.
How many deaths occured in the mount St Helens eruptions?
The 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens killed 57 people.
When did Mt. St. Helens first erupt?
Mount St Helens first started erupting about 40,000 year ago.
How long was mount saint Helens inactive for?
it lasted for 5 minutes! alot can happen in a matter of secounds!! on one of the question they put48 hours!! WHAT!! Answer: 5 minutes :)
What was the destruction on Mount St Helens?
1980
What was mt st Helens most famous eruption?
The 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens.
What is the volcano that erupted in the state of Washington in 1980?
mount st Helens
When did mt st Helens blow up?
The famous Mount St. Helens blast that took 57 lives occurred at 8:31 AM on May 18, 1980. The volcano re-awoke with a significant ash puff on Oct 4, 2004 and a major puff on March 8th, 2005. See photos and details of the blast at http://www.mountsthelens.com/history-1.html
Which town did mount st helens destroy on 1980?
The town that Mount St. Helens destroyed in 1980 was the town of Toutle in Washington State, United States.
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.
What is the vei rating of mt st Helens?
The 1980 eruption of Mount St Helens was a VEI 5.
