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For more than a hundred years, Mount St.
Helens sat dormant and peaceful, but on May 18, 1980,
the slumbering volcano exploded to life, spewing a
massive cloud of ash and steam more than 10 miles high
and triggering the largest landslide in recorded
history.
We’ll revisit history as we travel 90-miles south of
Seattle, through a diverse and recovering landscape,
forever changed by the devastating blast. During our
journey, we’ll stop at three different visitor’s
centers, hearing firsthand the stories of local
inhabitants who survived the eruption. Fallen trees,
scattered like matchsticks, still cover the rolling
hills within the blast zone, and a moon-like terrain
surrounds the mountain itself.
Videos and interactive displays describe the geological
forces that triggered the eruption, and a hands-on
exhibit lets you simulate your own "earthquake," using
the same equipment seismologists use. Our final stop at
Johnston Ridge gets us up close for a spectacular view
of the crater. |
