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Mount St. Helens' eruption: Survivors recount the 'darker than midnight' fury in 1980
The Mount St. Helens' eruption in Washington on May 18, 1980 is the worst volcanic eruption in U.S. history, killing 57 people and spewing 520 million tons of ash across the U.S., causing complete darkness in Spokane.
Mount St. Helens erupted 44 years ago: Here's how it unfolded
It was 44 years ago on May 18 that Mt. St. Helens exploded to life, erupting in violent fashion, spewing towering clouds carrying 520 million tons of ash that turned day into night and claiming the lives of 57 people in what remains the largest volcanic eruption in American history.
Snow drought in Northwest, mountains ignites wildfire and water rationing fears
Record snowmelt during a heatwave in April set off alarm bells in some western states. That resulted in a snow drought robbing regions of fresh water, soil moisture and reservoir and groundwater refill during the hottest time of the year.
‘Extreme’ solar storm triggers Northern Lights as far south as Florida Friday
Skies across the U.S. lit in a spectacular colorful glow not seen in years to decades as massive solar flares slammed into Earth on Friday, and there could be a repeat performance Saturday night.