Eruption: The Untold Story of Mount St. Helens
by Steve Olson
Kindle Edition Paperback Hardcover Audio CD"Eruption: The Untold Story of Mount St. Helens" by Steve Olson is a comprehensive account of the events leading up to the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens in Washington State, as well as the aftermath and the scientific discoveries that resulted from the disaster. The book covers the history of the area and the volcano, the political and economic pressures that surrounded the decision-making process leading up to the eruption, and the personal stories of individuals impacted by the disaster. It also explores the scientific understanding of volcanoes and the ways in which the eruption challenged and expanded that understanding. Overall, "Eruption" is a vivid and engaging retelling of a dramatic natural disaster and its lasting impacts.
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