Extensive text and color photos including two NASA U-2 color infrared photography shots. Very informative text including concise scientific explanations, illustrations, and graphs concerning volcanic action.
A commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the eruption, with text discussing the eruption and the events in March and April of 1980. Good selection of color photos.
Memoir featuring essays about the Spirit Lake area of Mount St. Helens, including information on the regeneration of life after the eruption. Some black-and-white photos.
Features many black-and-white photos, some color photos, and a selection of sketches and maps. Text is mainly a chronological arrangement of Columbian newspaper stories with local flavor.
Geological Survey Professional Paper no. 1250. From the title page: "Early results of studies of volcanic events in 1980, geophysical monitoring of activity, and studies of volcanic deposits, effects and potential hazards."
Contains black-and-white and color photos, maps, diagrams, and extensive text including some information on rescue work, politics, and the impact on the state. First Mount Saint Helens book to be distributed and advertised nationally, on New York Times bestseller list.
A collection of articles chronicling the research activity in the area following the 1980 eruption, focusing on the areas of volcanic, geologic, chemical, and plant and animal research.
Vol. 1, issue numbers 1, 2, 3, and 5 (1980) contain several extensive historical and contemporary accounts involving Mount St. Helens. Contains articles by Harry Majors, Thomas J. Dryer and Emily Lindsley.
A technical document resulting from a year-long study on human response to volcanic activity. Research conducted during 1980. Includes an extensive bibliography.
A guidebook for researchers from the Washington Division of Geology and Earth Resources. Contains maps, geologic history, early exploration account, road guides, and suggestions on approaches to field research in the monument area.
Hardback coffee table edition featuring high quality color photos, as well as some black-and-white historical photos from the late 19th century. Contains brief informative text and captions and a selected bibliography.
Images of Mount St. Helens
Mount St. Helens from Spirit Lake, ca. 1950
Mount St. Helens ash plume as seen from Sand Point Naval Base, July 1980