The Mount St. Helen's volcanic eruptions /

Harper, Kristine.

The Mount St. Helen's volcanic eruptions / Kristine C. Harper. - New York : Facts on File, c2005. - xi, 100 p. : ill. 24 cm.

a chronology of volcanic eruptions a glossary of terms list of print and internet resources. Begins with the description of the events leading up to the disaster, what happened during its occurence, and its ensuing impact, both immediate and long- term, on affected communities. The social, economic, and political consequences of the disaster are discussed in detail.Explains how and why volcanoes form and erupt around the world.Tells the story of the deadliest volcanic eruption ever to occur in the United States and its immediate and long-term effects on both people and nature. Includes index and appendices (a time line of events before, during and after the disaster

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Saint Helens, Mount (Sash.)
Volcanoes

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