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Mount St Helens

  • June 1980

    June 1980
    There was a total of 57 deaths.
  • March 27, 1980

    March 27, 1980
    The first mini eruption happed.
  • March 28,1980

    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

    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

    April 30, 1980
    The scientists decide that the people need to evacuate. So they start to evacuate residents.
  • May 1, 1980

    May 1, 1980
    An observation post was established.
  • May 11, 1980

    May 11, 1980
    There was an earthquake (about 4.5)
  • May 17, 1980

    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

    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

    May 20, 1980
    The rescue crew found the burned car.
  • May 25, 1980

    May 25, 1980
    The volcano exploded again.
  • March 1981

    March 1981
    People planted trees in the areas that were in the tracks of the volcano.
  • August 27, 1982

    August 27, 1982
    Mt St Helens became a national park.