CZ_secondarysuccession_P6

  • Eruption

    Eruption
    Mt. St. Helens erupts, and the north slope of the mountain falls away to leave behind soil.
  • Stage 2

    Stage 2
    Grass, small plants, and wildflowers have grown.
  • Stage 3

    Stage 3
    Small bushes have grown, and trees start to grow.
  • Stage 4

    Stage 4
    Large shrubs, small-medium sized trees, and heavy vegetation has grown into decent-sized forests.
  • Stage 5

    Stage 5
    Large trees with thick trunks form huge forests with grasses, shrubs, and small plants all over the ground.