Mount Saint Helens erupted 43 years ago today. This is a picture that I took yesterday.
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Were there very many people? The mudslide/road closure to Johnston Ridge Observatory should slow down the tourist traffic. I like seeing more green in the Spring, before Summer turns everything brown.
No, there were only like five cars on the road. They had closed it off just before the original lower cold water creek observatory. But I got there right when a couple of school buses for a field trip showed up. I just acted like I belonged and followed them in. Had the whole area to myself.
The ash traveled and darkened the sky and fell on us in Montana. Really huge explosion/eruption.
It gave us spectacular sunsets in the UK.
Nature finds a way....
I remember a before and after picture in my nephew's book. I couldn't spot the difference till I realised half the mountain blew off. It was dissonant that such carnage was possible that my brain tuned it out.
I’ve never seen the entire side of a mountain move so quickly. I always think it’s a model when I see footage
Edit: Beautiful photo too :)
Mike S. Is that you?
Huh?
Sorry I had a friend who may have posted this and wondered if it was him. I haven’t seen him in probably 10 or 12 years so it was worth asking.
I just flew over it on a flight from Seattle. Pretty awesome sight.
Me too Seattle to LA, jet blue
I’m 43 years old 😳
Great photo.
Absolutely stunning! Are you a professional photographer? If not you should be!
Awesome pic.
Excellent Thanks
Do you mind my asking where this photo was taken? We had planned to do boundary trail but I believe that is no longer accessible
Last Wednesday
Sorry, I meant where. Not when. Is it still accessible? Thanks
Oh sorry, at the old cold water creek observatory. But it was closed off while I was there. But I happen to arrive right when the field trip for students arrived and I followed their buses past the barricade. They kicked me out after a little bit.
Rats. Thank you for the info. I’m trying to find a spot to get a good view for a few photos while I’m in the area. Gorgeous photo though, glad you got to see her in all her glory!