On the morning of May 18, 1980, the most destructive volcanic eruption in United States history killed 57 people in Washington State. The enormous column of ash that was unleashed by Mount St. Helens ...

“Volcanic Ash from the 1980s is being lofted back into the air from the strong east winds,” NWS Portland said. The Cascades ...

For a moment, it seemed like a blast from the past: a plume over Mount St. Helens on Tuesday looked like the volcano might be erupting again. But fortunately, this was not an eruption — just a ...

"Morning everyone. 1st: Mt. Saint Helens is NOT erupting. Volcanic Ash from the 1980s is being lofted back into the air from the strong east winds," NWS Portland posted on X (formerly Twitter).

Ash from the catastrophic 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens began to swirl around the volcano this week, creating a smoky haze that obscured its summit.

Commercial pilots flying near Mount St. Helens reported a plume of fine ash rising over the volcano. USGS says it's a ...