Fiery Volcano: The Eruption of Mount St. Helens

by Carmen Bredeson

From his observation point just five miles from Mount St. Helens, geologist David Johnston said This is it! before his radio went dead. Johnston watched the volcano explode. His body was never found. During the violent eruption on May 18, 1980, the volcano released tons of rock and debris along with scorching steam and poisonous gas. Volcanic ash soared miles into the air, before covering roads and towns. Fifty-seven people died during the eruption,...

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0766040151
• ISBN13: 9780766040151
• Release Date: January 2013
• Publisher: Enslow Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.7" x 9.2"
• Age Range: 10 to 14 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 9