Forty years ago today, Mount St Helens erupted in Washington state. That event — which started with the largest landslide in recorded history — killed 57 people and blanketed much of Washington and nearby states with ash, shutting down the region for days. It was a turning point for volcanic science by sparking a huge influx of money and people into the field and setting the stage for rapid improvements in understanding. (USGS)
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