Mount St. Helens before May 18, 1980 eruption

Mount St. Helens before the May 18, 1980 eruption. View from the no...

(Credit: Nieland, Jim. Public domain.)

Detailed Description

Before the devastating May 18, 1980 eruption, Mount St. Helens was considered to be one of the most beautiful and most frequently-climbed peaks in the Cascade Range. Spirit Lake was a vacation area offering hiking, camping, boating, and fishing.

Details

Image Dimensions: 2921 x 1945

Source:

U.S. Forest Service, Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument.