Images related to 30th Anniversary of the Eruption of Mt. St. Helens

An Astronaut’s View of Mount St. Helens
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An Astronaut’s View of Mount St. Helens

The area around the volcano has been left to recover naturally from the disaster, which it has done quite nicely, if slowly.

Published Jul 22, 2018

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Mount St. Helens, October 2008
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Mount St. Helens, October 2008

Nearly three decades after the catastrophic eruption of Mount St. Helens, the impact on the forest in the blast zone is still obvious in this astronaut photograph. South of the mountain, lush green forests cover the landscape, while north of the mountain, vegetation remains sparse.

Published Jan 1, 2009

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Mount St. Helens, Washington
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Mount St. Helens, Washington

On May 18, 1980, Mount Saint Helens volcano erupted. Because the eruption occurred in an easily accessible region of the U.S., Mount St. Helens has provided unprecedented opportunities for U.S. researchers to collect scientific observations of the geology of an active volcano and document the regional ecological impact and recovery from an eruption.

Published May 17, 2004

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Life Reclaims Mount St. Helens
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Life Reclaims Mount St. Helens

Over 33 years, life has reclaimed the land from the wreckage of the 1980 volcanic eruption.

Published Oct 20, 2013

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Mount St. Helens at 35
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Mount St. Helens at 35

Satellites in orbit and scientists on the ground still monitor the mountain and track its recovery.

Published May 16, 2015

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Mount St. Helens
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Mount St. Helens

Published Dec 14, 2005

Volcanoes

Mount St. Helens Rebirth
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Mount St. Helens Rebirth

Published May 18, 2000

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Mount St. Helens Flyover
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Mount St. Helens Flyover

Published Dec 22, 2000

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Eruption of Anatahan
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Eruption of Anatahan

Published Jan 7, 2005

Volcanoes

Anyuyskiy Volcano
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Anyuyskiy Volcano

Using data acquired September 13, 2002, this 3-D visualization shows an old lahar (avalanche of volcanic mud) extending from Anyuyskiy Volcano in far eastern Russia.

Published Jan 9, 2011

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