Life Returns

More than 20 years have passed since that day. Trees have now grown back. Animals live in the forests. Life has returned to Mount St. Helens. The people there will not forget what happened, though.

Visitors compare an old photo of Mount St. Helens to the volcano today.

Visitors compare an old photo of Mount St. Helens to the volcano today.

Trees now grow on Mount St. Helens.

Trees now grow on Mount St. Helens.

Before You Move On

  • 1. Sequence Tell what happened to Mount St. Helens between 8:27 a.m. and 8:33 a.m.

  • 2. Compare and Contrast How did Mount St. Helens look before it erupted? How does it look today?