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In what century did Mount St. Helens erupt?
1. 19th Century
2. 20th Century
3. 21st Century
The 20th century!
What Explorer gave the volcano its modern name?
1. Vasco Núñez de Balboa
2. Captain George Vancouver
3. Ferdinand Magellan
Captain George Vancouver!
Whose Final Words Were, “Vancouver, Vancouver, this is it!”
1. Businessman, Harry R. Truman
2. Photographer, Robert Landsburg
3. Volcanologist, David Johnston
Volcanologist, David Johnston
Johnston Ridge Observatory, at the 52 mile marker on SR 504, is named after the volcanologist David Johnston, who was camped out on this ridge observing the volcano when it blew. His final words were
“Vancouver, Vancouver, this is it.” He was never found. This site has an awesome view, as well as great exhibits
How Many times did Mount St. Helens erupt?
1. One Time
2. Two Times
3. Three Times
Three times!
Year Mount St. Helens erupted?
1. 1979
2. 1980
3. 1981
What is 1980!
Some Native Americans of the Pacific Northwest variously called Mount St. Helens 'Louwala-Clough,' or 'smoking mountain.'
1. True
2. False
True!
Who did photography and died?
Robert Landsburg
During the past 4,000 years, Mount St. Helens has erupted more frequently than any other volcano in the Cascade Range.
1. True
2. False
True
What month did Mount St. Helens erupt?
1. June
2. May
3. April
May!
In Late May 1980, what animals were among the first to return to Mt. St. Helens?
1. Birds and Spiders
2. Ants and Beetles
3. Spiders and Scavenging Beetles
Spiders and Scavenging Beetles!
Who refused to leave Mount St. Helens and died that way?
1. David A. Johnston
2. Reid Blackburn
3. Harry Truman
Harry Truman!
When was the second eruption of Mount St. Helens?
1. 1990
2. 1995
3. 2000
2000!
What day of the month did Mount St. Helens erupt?
1. 1st
2. 7th
3. 18th
The 18th!
Which US President visited Mt. St. Helen’s?
Jimmy Carter
George Washington
Jimmy Carter
How many people got injured?
1. 35
2. 27
3. 14
27 people!
When was the third eruption of Mount St. Helens?
1. 2004
2. 2005
3. 2006
2004!
Time Mount St. Helens erupted?
1. 8:32 AM
2. 8:32 PM
8:32 AM
Out of the ash and the landslide, which went farther?
1. Ash
2. Landslide
3. Equal amounts
Ash!
How many people died?
1. 57
2. 36
3. 42
57 people!
When was the fourth eruption of Mount St. Helens?
1. 2006
2. 2007
3. 2008
2008!