In twelve pages this paper presents a geological overview of this famous volcano in terms of history and most recent 1980 eruption. Seven sources are cited in the bibliography.
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This eruption was devastating in its scope and was the cause of much destruction in the area as well as lost lives. Mount St. Helens is situated in Washington,
very close to Oregon, and while the volcano is inactive is a picturesque setting replete with a beautiful lake upon which to reflect its image. Its an area which
has drawn visitors because of its beauty, wildlife and recreation opportunities. However, the scope of the devastation cause by the 1980 eruption continues to haunt the area. History of
Mount St. Helens The Indians called Mount St. Helens Louwala-Clough, which meant "smoking mountain" (Mount St. Helens Volcano, 2002). The name Mount
St. Helens was given to this volcano in 1792 by Captain George Vancouver of the British Royal Navy (Mt. St. Helens - Cascade Range Summary, 2002). He named the
volcano such in honor of his countryman, Alleyne Fitzherbert, who held the title Baron St. Helens and who was at the time the British Ambassador to Spain (Mt. St. Helens
- Cascade Range Summary, 2002). Mount St. Helens is located in southwestern Washington about 50 miles northeast of Portland, Oregon (Mt.
St. Helens - Cascade Range Summary, 2002). It is one of several volcanoes in that area (Mt. St. Helens - Cascade Range Summary, 2002). Mount St. Helens is
referred to as a composite volcano, which means that it is steep-sided, with symmetrical cones constructed of alternating layers of lava flows, ash, and other volcanic debris (Mt. St. Helens
- Cascade Range Summary, 2002). This type of volcano tends to erupt explosively and therefore poses a great danger to the life and property in the surrounding area (Mt.