Bernie's Time Machine: Mount Saint Helens Erupts

Bernie's Time Machine: Mount Saint Helens Erupts

“We’re still in this explosive mode, and there’s no indication that we’re going to get out of it right away.”On May 8, 1980, Mount St. Helens — a volcano in Skamania County, Washington —had a major eruption. It was, and remains to this day, the deadliest and most costly volcanic event in the history of the United States. 57 people were killed, and the destruction extended to 200 homes, almost 50 bridges, and nearly 200 miles of highway. Volcanic…