The eruption of Mount St. Helens: The mountain, which had been dormant for 123 years, spews ash onto the surrounding countryside.

The eruption of Mount St. Helens: The explosion knocked down 241 square km of timber worth 200 million US$.

The eruption of Mount St. Helens: Logger Jose Diaz is stranded on a tree in the Toutle River mudflow. He died of severe burns and ingestion of ash in a Portland hospital two weeks later.

The eruption of Mount St. Helens: Logger Jose Diaz is rescued by a rescue team. He died of severe burns and ingestion of ash in a Portland hospital two weeks later.

The eruption of Mount St. Helens: Logger Jose Diaz is rescued by a rescue team. He died of severe burns and ingestion of ash in a Portland hospital two weeks later.

The eruption of Mount St. Helens: Logger Jose Diaz is rescued by a rescue team. He died of severe burns and ingestion of ash in a Portland hospital two weeks later.

The eruption of Mount St. Helens: A National Guard pilot wades through ash on a barren hilltop, 13km from the summit. Two victims, frozen to death, were found inside a camper.

The eruption of Mount St. Helens: The body of eight-year-old Andy Karr lies at the back of his father's truck, tossed there by strong winds. The bodies of his father and brother were found nearby.

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