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The deadliest volcanic eruption in US history happened 43 years ago

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Teen captured incredible photos of Mount St. Helens ash after 1980 eruption

In 1980, a Garfield High School student was on a field trip in Vantage when Mount St. Helens erupted. The teen took incredible photos of ash billowing in the air.
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Dramatic Mount St. Helens aerials from May 18, 2020

Dramatic KGW aerials of Mount St. Helens captured on the 40th anniversary of the May, 18th 1980 eruption showing the cauldron and snow-covered sheer cliffs.
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Dramatic Mount St. Helens aerials from May 18, 2020

Dramatic KGW aerials of Mount St. Helens captured on the 40th anniversary of the May, 18th 1980 eruption showing the cauldron and snow-covered sheer cliffs.
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'I'll never forget the sound': Mount St. Helens erupted 41 years ago

On May 18, 1980, Mount St. Helens erupted, sending a plume of black smoke and ash into the sky. That ash eventually covered parts of Oregon, Washington and beyond.
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Book celebrates heroic geologist who died in the Mount St. Helens eruption

David Johnston was a young geologist on Mount St. Helens who sounded the first volcano warning call and subsequently lost his life in the blast. #newdaynw
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KGW viewers remember where they were when Mount St. Helens erupted

Six KGW viewers tell their stories from May 18, 1980 — the day Mount St. Helens erupted.
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Your memories of the Mount St. Helens eruption

So many of you have shared your memories of the May 18, 1980 eruption. Here are a few.
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Former KGW reporter vividly remembers covering Mount St. Helens eruption

Boyd Levet was at home when the mountain erupted, but minutes later he was on his way to covering the biggest story of his career.
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Remembering the deadly Mount St. Helens eruption 40 years ago

The deadliest volcanic eruption in U.S. history happened in Washington state on May 18, 1980. Fifty-seven people were killed.
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Mount St. Helens - It's a special relationship

Matt Zaffino shares his special memories and favorite moments of climbing, biking, and simply enjoying the majestic beast known as Mount St. Helens.
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Mount St. Helens awakens: A timeline

A timeline of the awakening and eruption of Mount St. Helens in 1980.

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The deadliest volcanic eruption in US history happened 43 years ago

Teen captured incredible photos of Mount St. Helens ash after 1980 eruption

Dramatic Mount St. Helens aerials from May 18, 2020

Dramatic Mount St. Helens aerials from May 18, 2020

'I'll never forget the sound': Mount St. Helens erupted 41 years ago

Book celebrates heroic geologist who died in the Mount St. Helens eruption

KGW viewers remember where they were when Mount St. Helens erupted

Your memories of the Mount St. Helens eruption

Former KGW reporter vividly remembers covering Mount St. Helens eruption

Remembering the deadly Mount St. Helens eruption 40 years ago

Mount St. Helens - It's a special relationship

Mount St. Helens awakens: A timeline

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