The 45th anniversary of the catastrophic eruption of Mount St. Helens is on May 18. Here's what to know and when the volcano ...

The May 18, 1980, eruption of Mount St. Helens killed 57 people, according to the USGS. Most people died from asphyxiation or trauma from pyroclastic flows, a mix of rocks, ash, and gas ...

Mount St. Helens blew 45 years ago this week. A young grad with a camera watched the ash fall — and began to understand his calling.

The 1980 Mount St. Helens eruption began with a steady series of earthquakes in March. By April it began spewing smoke, ...

Michael Cairns flew a National Guard helicopter on a rescue and recovery mission to Mount St. Helens. His book, "Under the ...

KING 5's Rich Marriott was working for the Northwest Avalanche Center when Mount St. Helens erupted. He was part of the team ...

MT. ST. HELENS, Wash — For many people who lived ... If you live in a zone that could be hit by a volcanic flow, know where you would go in a moment’s notice. “Build your go kit and learn ...

Learn more about fascinating lava fountains and how high they can reach during a volcano eruption.

Donald Brown is the Lead Scientist for Mount St. Helens with the U.S. Forest Service, and 45 years after the eruption, there are still a few species that have not returned, including Western redback ...