Mt St Helens: Countdown to Disaster

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This documentary chronicles the events preceding the catastrophic eruption of Mount St. Helens on May 18, 1980. Through scientific accounts and historical footage, it details the weeks of seismic activity, the growing bulge on the mountain's north face, and the escalating warnings from volcanologists. The film culminates in the massive landslide and lateral blast that devastated the landscape, highlighting the immense power of nature and the lessons learned from the disaster.

Documentary  Nature  Educational

Directed by

Owain Lloyd

Starring

C Dan Miller, Don Mullineaux, Don Swanson, David Johnston, Norm Banks