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Mount St. Helens Before the 1980 Eruption

Detailed Description

This photo shows Mount St. Helens before the volcano erupted on May 18, 1980. Spirit Lake is in the foreground. 

Compare this picture to one taken in 1982 to see the changes made by the eruption. 

Sources/Usage

Public Domain.

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