40 years ago today, people pushed the state to reopen areas around Mt. St. Helens citing tourism & the economy against advice of scientists. Five days later, the volcano erupted. #msh40 https://twitter.com/usgsvolcanoes/status/1260563054670098433

This year, we’re encouraging you to remember the 40th anniversary Mt. St. Helens' eruption inside. The Johnston Ridge Observatory & @WAStatePks visitor center both remain closed. The @MSHInstitute has a huge list of virtual events on its website.

https://www.mshinstitute.org/mshinside/mshinside.html

#msh40