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Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument
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At 8:32 Sunday morning, May 18, 1980, Mount St. Helens erupted.

Shaken by an earthquake measuring 5.1 on the Richter scale, the north face of this tall symmetrical mountain collapsed in a massive rock debris avalanche. Nearly 230 square miles of forest was blown over or left dead and standing. At the same time a mushroom-shaped column of ash rose thousands of feet skyward and drifted downwind, turning day into night as dark, gray ash fell over eastern Washington and beyond. The eruption lasted 9 hours, but Mount St. Helens and the surrounding landscape were dramatically changed within moments.

In 1982 the President and Congress created the 110,000-acre National Volcanic Monument for research, recreation, and education. Inside the Monument, the environment is left to respond naturally to the disturbance.

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October 02 2004 - USGS Issues Level III Volcano Alert

Mount St. Helens Updates - The latest information, including earthquake swarm information, USGS Advisory Notices, visitor access information, hiking trails and camping information.

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General Visitor Information
May 18, 1980 eruption - USGS photograph by Austin Post.	About Mount St. Helens Come Visit and Discover the Drama of an Active Volcano - A brief description of Mount St. Helens and the creation of a national monument. Digital Library - Photographs and other information before and after the eruption. Mount St. Helens Volcano Review 2004 - The Volcano Review is published annually during the summer and distributed throughout the Monument and surrounding local communities for folks visiting Mount St. Helens. For the first time, we've reproduced the entire Review on our web site, as well as included downloads so you can also read it offline. Climb, Hike, Learn Climbing Mount St. Helens - Yes, you can climb Mount St. Helens! Summer 2004 climbing dates are filling fast! Mount Margaret Backcountry - Visitors to this rugged and spectacular portion of the Monument can see effects of the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens. Mount St. Helens Teacher's Corner - The Teacher's Corner is for teachers, educators and students planning field trips to Mount St. Helens. You can now register online! Hiking Trails - Many opportunities to hike within the National Volcanic Monument. Weekly Recreation Report - Current camping, hiking, roads and winter recreation information.
Snow-covered Coldwater Ridge Visitor Center Sign - December 2002	Planning Your Visit Camping in the Shadow of a Volcano - Mount St. Helens camping information. Mount St. Helens Vicinity Map - Online and downloadable maps to aid in planning your visit. Monument Fees - Help support recreation activities. Not all location charge a fee. Tips for Planning your Trip Visitor Centers & Information Stations Mount St. Helens Visitor Center at Silver Lake - Operated by the Washington State Parks & Recreation. Coldwater Ridge Visitor Center - This is the closest visitor center to Mount St. Helens that is open year round. Johnston Ridge Observatory - Stand only four miles from Mount St. Helens for the best views of the volcano. Cowlitz Valley Ranger Station Mount St. Helens NVM Headquarters Pine Creek Information Station Woods Creek Information Station
May 1980 Eruption	Related Information Related Sites - Other areas of interest about Mount St. Helens. Photo Gallery - View before and after images of the volcano. Life Returns: Plant and Animal Recovery Around the Volcano Mount St. Helens - Reflecting on Twenty Years of Change Mount St. Helens Institute Become a Volcano Volunteer at Mount St. Helens Contact Us! Phone Numbers - Important telephone numbers for Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument and the Gifford Pinchot National Forest We Want To Hear From You! - Please tell us what you think about our web site, information, and/or services. If you provide us with your contact information, we will be able to reach you in case we have any questions.

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