Today in History: May 18, Mount St. Helens erupts

UPDATED: May 19, 2025 at 9:15 AM PDT

The Mount St. Helens volcano in Washington state erupted, leaving an estimated 57 people dead or missing.

Originally Published: May 18, 2025 at 1:00 AM PDT

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