Aerial photo of Mount St. Helens volcano, pre-1980 eruption
![Aerial photo of Mount St. Helens volcano, pre-1980 eruption](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/full_width/public/thumbnails/image/MSH_pre-1980_img957.jpg?itok=L8lewEnK)
Detailed Description
Before the eruption of May 18, 1980, Mount St. Helens' elevation was 2,950 m (9,677 ft). View from the west, Mount Adams in distance. S. Fork Toutle River is valley in center of photo.
Mount Adams elevation is 3,745 m (12, 286 ft). Mount St. Helens was the smallest of five major volcanic peaks in Washington State.
Sources/Usage
Public Domain.