Mount St. Helens Eruption
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What was the date of the major explosive eruption at Mount St. Helens?

  • August 12, 1980
  • July 4, 1980
  • May 18, 1980 (correct)
  • March 27, 1980

How many people were killed as a result of the Mount St. Helens eruption in 1980?

  • 27
  • 57 (correct)
  • 107
  • 87

What triggered the massive debris avalanche at Mount St. Helens?

  • Tsunami
  • Magnitude 5.1 earthquake (correct)
  • Volcanic eruption
  • Landslide

What was the volume of the debris avalanche that resulted from the Mount St. Helens eruption?

<p>0.6 cubic miles (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did aquatic ecosystems in the area near Mount St. Helens respond to the eruption?

<p>They greatly benefited from the ash (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the current elevation of Mount St. Helens after the 1980 eruption?

<p>8,363 ft (2,549 m) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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