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May 18, 1980 - Mt St Helens erupted in southern Washington state
It was the deadliest eruption in US history, killing 57. Fortunately, probably fewer died thanks to warnings from government funded geophysicists monitoring the volcano
It was the deadliest eruption in US history, killing 57. Fortunately, probably fewer died thanks to warnings from government funded geophysicists monitoring the volcano
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1980 , my graduation
from h.s
I remember it well...
May 18th 1985 was NOT so memorable as I was struck by a RETHUGLICON while riding my motorcycle.
....and then here's May 19th ....