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40 Years Ago: Lessons From the Eruption of Mount St. Helens
In this excerpt from Discover’s debut 1980 issue, Mount St. Helens’ spectacular show enabled scientists to learn how to predict volcanic eruptions. In our update, we share the lessons they’ve learned since.
By Discover Staff and Alex Orlando
Aug 13, 2020 5:00 PM
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