Volcanoes
Sam Studer
What is it?
What causes it?
Where do they occur?
Can it be predicted? How?
How can we prevent people from dying?
What can you do in your own home to prepare?
Mount St. Helens, Washington
When did it happen?
Where did it happen?
Interesting Facts
- The volcanic ash cloud drifted east across the United States in 3 days and encircled Earth in 15 days.
- Small plants and trees beneath winter snow, and roots protected by soil, survived the May 18, 1980 eruption and now thrive.
Cause of eruption
Death Toll
Damages after eruption
Before and after pictures of the eruption
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