# Volcano - Mount St. Helens

Source: https://projectgcse.co.uk/geography/natural_hazards/volcano_mount_st_helens

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- Situated in Washington State (WEST USA).
- Formed on the Juan de Fuca plate (Oceanic crust) which moves towards the North American plate (Continental Crust) and is forced downwards.
- On the 18th of May 1980 Mount ST Helens blew her top.
- Early in May, the North side was bulging - this was an early indicator.
- Mud exploded and moved down the mountain.
- 61 deaths were reported, most of which were caused by the release of poisonous gasses.
- Trees within 30km radius were destroyed by the wind.
- Floods prevented communication.