Remembering nature's fury -- May 2000 Special Report
Everyone knew St. Helens was restless. But no one was ready for the instant when the mountain shuddered one Sunday morning and opened the door to hell 20 years ago. The destruction, death and years of cleanup were more than anyone could have imagined. In this special report, the P-I looks back at the eruption that changed the region.
May 18, 2000: On the 20th anniversary of the eruption of Mount St. Helens, a small group of current and former forest workers gathered to reflect on the decades since the deadly blast. A common thread united those who came: a feeling of spiritual significance.
Join P-I reporter Neil Modie on a trek to the summit to commemorate the anniversary of the eruption.
Monday, May 8: Reliving May 18, 1980, the day of the devastating eruption.
Tuesday, May 9: St. Helens taught scientists many valuable lessons about the Pacific Ring of Fire -- lessons that could help save lives in the future.
Wednesday, May 10: In just 20 years, the devastated area has regenerated with an explosion of flora and fauna.
Thursday, May 11: Tourism changes the area's economics.
Friday, May 12: Technology is helping us keep a watchful eye on Mount Rainier -- nearly and very much alive.
Saturday, May 13: The story of an eyewitness' life, forever altered by the eruption.
Monday, May 15 Survivors of Mount St. Helens tell their stories.
Thursday, May 18 A potpourri of souvenirs, paraphernalia, mementos and good ol' fashioned Americana exploded along with the eruption. Also, Dave Berry's barren mountainside land is caught in tug of war with the government.
Friday, May 19 A common thread united on the anniversary of the eruption was a feeling of spiritual significance. Also, join P-I reporter Neil Modie on a trek to the summit.
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