It must be a really fucking weird feeling to watch a mountain just... explode.
Mount Saint Helens erupted on this day 45 years ago.
John "Jack" V. Christianson took these photos from Mt. Adams, 54 km to the east, as his friend reacted to the eruption at 8:32 am on 18 May 1980.
Mount Saint Helens erupted on this day 45 years ago.
John "Jack" V. Christianson took these photos from Mt. Adams, 54 km to the east, as his friend reacted to the eruption at 8:32 am on 18 May 1980.
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He heard the eruption, then saw the ominous towering ash cloud to the East. 1/2
His dad from inside, "Michael! Go mow the lawn!!!" 😆
A short while later as they prepared to leave, the river destroyed the bridge out. They got ash, but were ok. 2/2
Poor victims had minutes to watch it coming for them
No active volcanoes. Checkmate, Mother Nature
Vaporized immediately.