On May 18, 1980, Mount St. Helens experienced the most devastating volcanic eruption the United States had ever seen. Now, on the anniversary, Erika and Amelia are talking with a park ranger who spends every day at the Mount St. Helens Visitor Center in Washington telling people about everything the mountain has to offer. Alysa Adams talks about life before, during and after the eruption, and what it's like to grow up in the shadow of a volcano.

One quick correction though, because nobody's perfect: Harmony Falls was 100 feet tall, not 1,000. 

Books:

Gopher to the Rescue! A volcano recovery story.

I Survived the Eruption of Mount Saint Helens

VOLCANO: The Eruption and Healing of Mount Saint Helens

Check out these educational videos (with dancing!)

Motion of the Mountain - Part 1

Motion of the Mountain - Part 2

Motion of the Mountain - Part 3

Additional educational videos:

Earthquake Shake!

Have a blast at our Mt. St. Helens Visitor Center!

Ashcam Webcam: USGS Volcano Hazards Program

Mount St Helens Visitor Center | Washington State Parks

Mount St. Helens Institute | Mount St. Helens Institute

GeoGirls - Mount St. Helens Science Camp | Mount St. Helens Institute

Resources for adults:

Search | U.S. Geological Survey

Mount St. Helens