Mount Saint Helens Flashcards

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Q

What was unusual about it?

A

A bulge had formed on the north side of the mountain

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1
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When did mount Saint Helens erupt?

A

May 18th, 1980

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2
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The north face was blown off the —

A

Mountain

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3
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What else happened?

A

There was a landslide

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4
Q

How many homes were destroyed?

A

Over 200

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5
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How many people died?

A

57

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6
Q

What prevented deaths?

A

There was an exclusion zone

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7
Q

How many miles of railway was damaged?

A

15 miles

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8
Q

There was an ash cloud this caused

A

Flights to be grounded

Clogged up farm machinery

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