Pleae . write one paragraph with at least 3 details, describing each of the following topics: 1. the warning signs mt. st. helen's gave prior to the eruption 2. the devastation mt. st. helen's caused 3. recovery of the blast area

On May 8, 1980, the most destructive volcano in american history. Magma in the volcano began to rise up due to a earthquake. While the magma was rising up and out of the volcano it hit a huge patch of frozen water making the water expand. Therefor the volcano blew out sideways and caused huge flooding. The flooding was mixed with ash, a lot of water and the things of the surrounding area. When the volcano erupted the ash and rock from deep within the volcano had been sprung into the air at around 400 mph. The rocks and debris rose 15 miles into the air. In the end 57 people were killed not counting the wildlife.

Mount saint Helens was the biggest and most destructive volcano ever.