Mount St. Helens

Mount St. Helens is an active volcano located in Washington State, USA. It famously erupted on May 18, 1980, in one of the deadliest and most destructive volcanic events in U.S. history, resulting in a massive eruption that flattened forests, caused landslides, and released ash across several states. The eruption was triggered by an earthquake, leading to a lateral blast and ash plumes. Since then, the area has undergone significant ecological recovery, and the volcano remains monitored for future activity, serving as an important site for scientific research on volcanic processes and ecology.