mount st helens

It's hard to believe that May 18th of this year, will mark the 41st anniversary of the 1980 Eruption of Mount Saint Helens. For those of us around then, it is a day which we will never forget, that's for sure. Depending upon where you were living, your memories will be marked by just how much volcanic ash you were inundated with...

40 years ago on May 18th, 1980 Mount St. Helens erupted in Washington State and the northern side of the volcano collapsed, triggering a forceful blast that raced across the landscape. The science world including world-renowned geologists, artists, and even Bill Nye the Science Guy are hosting virtual online talks and seminars to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the eruption.

May 18 marks the 35th anniversary of Mount St. Helens erupting. Back in 1980, the massive Washington state volcano erupted, killing 57 and changing the lives of thousands.