saint helens, mount (wash.)

An illustrated retrospective of the May 18, 1980, eruption of Mount St. Helens that examines the scientific, economic, ecological, and social effects of the blast.

Discusses the 1980 eruptions of Mount Saint Helens, one of the active volcanoes that rings the Pacific Ocean.

Describes events associated with the volcanic eruption of Mount St. Helens in the state of Washington in 1980.

Documents the catastrophic eruption and the ten year recovery of the ecosystem.

An account of how and why Mount St. Helens erupted in May 1980 and the destruction it caused, and a discussion of the return of life to that area.

Describes the events leading up to the May 18, 1980, eruption of Mount St. Helens and the destruction that resulted. Also discusses the general characteristics of volcanoes, why and when they occur, how eruptions can be predicted, and some famous eruptions throughout history.

Provides information about what volcano are and how they grow, and tells the story of the eruption of Mount St. Helens in Washington on May 18, 1980, and return of wildlife to the area.

When an "Instant Commuter" transports him to Mount Saint Helens during its eruption, twelve-year-old Warren cannot get himself back to his own home in his own time.

Provides an account of the eruption of Mount St. Helens in Washington in 1980, and tells the story of how Sue Ruff and her boyfriend Bruce Nelson, camping fourteen miles from the volcano with friends, survived the blast.

"Examines the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens volcano, including the cause of the eruption, its impact on surrounding environments, and stories from survivors"--Provided by publisher.