Mount St. Helens

Mt. St. Helens last erupted in May, 1980

Washington's most famous (and infamous) volcano is Mount St. Helens, which erupted in May of 1980, flattening every tree in a 120-square mile area. Today, it has simmered down enough for the curious to see the gigantic crater up close.


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