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Mount St. Helens after the 1980 eruption

Detailed Description

This photo shows Mount St. Helens in 1982, 2 years after the volcano erupted on May 18, 1980. Spirit Lake is in the foreground. 

Compare this picture to one taken in 1980 before the eruption to see the changes made to the landscape.  

Sources/Usage

Public Domain.

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