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Eruptions of Mount St. Helens: Past, Present, and Future

Eruptions of Mount St. Helens: Past, Present, and Future

This on-line book, published by the United States Geological Survey (USGS), covers the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens in Washington state. There is a discussion of the events leading up to the eruption, as well as an explanation of the mountain's volcanic history. Immediate effects are covered, including the ash falls, pyroclastic flows, and debris. Post-eruption topics include subsequent activity after the May 18th blast, comparison with...

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Geophysics, Geoscience, Geology, Natural Hazards, NSDL, Science -- Earth Science, Science, Physics, Earth Science, Space Sciences, Chemistry, Astronomy, Education, Space Science, Science -- Instructional Issues, Physical Sciences, Science -- Geology
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Material Type:
Simulation
Date Added to MERLOT:
July 27, 2016
Date Modified in MERLOT:
August 30, 2017
Authors:
Submitter:
Barbra Bied Sperling
Hispanic Serving Institution
Primary Audience:
High School, College General Ed, College Lower Division
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Website
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Not specified at this time
Language:
English
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No
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