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June 1980
There was a total of 57 deaths. -
March 27, 1980
The first mini eruption happed. -
March 28,1980
The scientist installed the technology on the volcano. They put roadblocks up so people could get close to the volcano. -
April 13, 1980
There was 18 small burst of steam and ash. The scientist discover a bulge on the side of the mountain. -
April 30, 1980
The scientists decide that the people need to evacuate. So they start to evacuate residents. -
May 1, 1980
An observation post was established. -
May 11, 1980
There was an earthquake (about 4.5) -
May 17, 1980
Residents gather at the roadblock to get back into their houses. The residents had to sign waivers to get into their houses. -
May 18, 1980
The crew that is studying the volcano relocates. There is a 5.1 earthquake. Mount St Helens had its first bug eruption. There is ash everywhere in the air. -
May 20, 1980
The rescue crew found the burned car. -
May 25, 1980
The volcano exploded again. -
March 1981
People planted trees in the areas that were in the tracks of the volcano. -
August 27, 1982
Mt St Helens became a national park.