Well, it appears Mount Saint Helen
is about to burp again after forty-four years.
It's been 44 years since Mt. St. Helen in Washington state erupted. That eruption was the worst in American history and claimed the lives of 57 people and destroyed 200 homes and a lot of infrastructure.
It seems to be 'recharging' and might erupt again.
And no, it isn't indigestion, people.
The largest quake recently felt at the volcano, which is located in southwestern Washington about 50 miles northeast of Portland, Oregon, was a magnitude 2.0 on May 31, 2024.
There are fears the earthquakes could lead to another massive explosion reminiscent of 1980s eruption that left 57 people dead and permanently altered the area's ecosystem.
You folks in Washington may want to get a go-bag soon. I'd suggest Vancouver before California. Thanks to MelP for the article.
Have they blamed it on climate change yet?
ReplyDeleteIt was a lateral blast; it shot out from the side of the mountain. In my opinion a lateral blast is worse than a vertical blast.
ReplyDeleteThis video is not the actual eruption; it's "AI interpolated," and it looks real. It will give you an idea of how massive it was. (I scrolled over the 1+ minute intro explanation.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNlP9TGZOMI
Have we considered a liberal sacrifice?
ReplyDeleteI'm all ears.
DeleteUnfortunately, libs only believe in child sacrifice & they can't find any virgins in their ranks. MelP
DeleteGood point.
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