May 18

The 1980 Eruption of Mount St. Helens

On May 18, 1980, Mount St. Helens erupted in Washington, United States, leading to the largest landslide in recorded history and a powerful lateral blast. The event resulted in 57 deaths and caused extensive environmental and economic damage.

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