Mt. St. Helens
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ON May 18, 1980, Mt. St. Helens was erupted, a volcano located in the state of Washington, United State. It was a major eruption among the 48 states since 1915. The ash drifted over many state, and could be seen as far as Chicago. The evacuation was announced before the eruption. Mr. Harry Truman, the caretaker of a resort lodge refused to be evacuated. He preferred to die with the mountain, so he along with five residents died with the mountain.
I was in Seattle when Mt. St. Helens wad erupted. My quest was to hike Mt. St. Helens and see what it is like after thirty-six years. My family and I went back to visit on September 10, 2016. The mud and debris still filled the river. The bottom of the mountain has some signs of growth. The crater is still very much alive.
– Photos by Mercy Rossi and Miriam Hurdle
Beautiful!
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Thank you! I was a student at Seattle Pacific U. when it was erupted, I watched the news everyday. It had a special meaning for me to go back to see how it is now!
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It’s really very beautiful blog! I love nature
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You made my day. I’ll have this warmth in my heart and will post more beautiful things. Thank you very much!
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Thanks ! I am really thankful to you for great appreciation …..
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You’re welcome.Will Continue to red your great posts…
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Our Earth has some amazing recovery abilities.
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It’s so true. We learn a lot from the nature!
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Loved your photos😘
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Thank you. It’s amazing that it is still active.
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I have always wanted to go to Mount. St. Helens! Love all of your photos!
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Thank you for liking my photos. This trip meant a lot to me. It reminds me of 36 years ago when I watched the news for the update..
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Love this post! Especially the photographs – things like this never cease to astound me. The fact that 36 years ago, that caused one of the biggest eruptions in living memory. It reminds me of when I went to Mount Vesuvius and visited Pompeii! 🙂
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Yes, exactly. Since I was there when it was erupted, I kind of have some sentimental feeling about it.
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I’m sure you do!
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I remember when the volcano erupted. Although I live on the other side of the country it was on the news before and after for days. Your pictures are amazing and I’m glad you got to go back.
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My eyes glued on the TV everyday for the news. When Harry Truman didn’t want to leave, I thought, how sentimental! He was 84.
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This may seem silly but I cried that he stayed and died. Now that I’m older I understand.
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I felt sad also but I kind of felt his sentiment. I went back five years later before all the cleanup. It was a sad sight to see all the burnt trees.
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Great pictures of St.Helens! I live in Seattle and would love to visit someday. Thanks for sharing your experience. 🙂
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You’re welcome. The tourist center has a bulletin board Welcome people to send in any “eye witness” letter. Some letters are very interesting to read.
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Beautiful photos of Mt St Helens. Looks like it is still standing strong after that volcanic eruption so many years ago. Very scenic, and the sky looks like a wonderful blue. A wonderful day for a hike, and I hope you had a good time. Wonderful family photo at the end 🙂 Hope you weren’t afraid going upwards and afraid of heights 🙂
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Thank you so much for the comments. It was a beautiful day and we had a fun time.
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No worries. It really did look like a good day. A sunny day is always a good day for a hike. Glad you made the most of the weather and the day 🙂
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Thank you. 🙂
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The photos are beautiful. Thanks for sharing them
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Thank you. I lived in Seattle when Mt. St. Helens erupted. It was special for me to go back. My daughter and son-in-law in the last picture are Miles Apart from me! 🙂 But visit often.
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Wonderful memories. Distance really makes the heart grow fonder.
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Thank you. Exactly!
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thank you too for making me smile with those photos.
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Thank you for liking them.
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You’re welcome.
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