The Eruption of Mount St. Helens
The Eruption of Mount St. Helens  
Podcast: History Daily
Published On: Mon May 18 2026
Description: May 18, 1980. After a century of silence, Mount St. Helens, a dormant volcano in the scenic Washington countryside comes to life. This episode originally aired in 2023. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.