Mount St. Helen's is a lovely sight to behold, but was a pretty scary thing to be around in the Spring of 1980. Listen in to the harrowing story in this classic episode!
# Stuff You Should Know: Mount St. Helens
This episode dives deep into one of the most catastrophic natural disasters in modern American history—the explosive 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens in Washington State. Josh and Chuck explore the six weeks of warning signs that preceded the blast, the dramatic evacuation efforts led by heroic volcanologist David Johnston, and the incredible science behind why this volcano erupted sideways instead of straight up. They also cover the devastating aftermath, including the lateral blast that flattened forests for miles, the lahars (volcanic mudslides) that reshaped the landscape, and some surprisingly resilient ecosystems that bounced back faster than anyone expected—plus the unforgettable human stories of those caught in the chaos.
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