When the Mountain Shook and the Tourists Knelt
On May 18, 1980, Mount St. Helens erupted with the force of five hundred atomic bombs. The north face of the mountain simply collapsed. In...
This is stories & illustrations, drawing on Psalm 97:1-2, 5-6, 9.
On May 18, 1980, Mount St. Helens erupted with the force of five hundred atomic bombs. The north face of the mountain simply collapsed. In seconds, eight hundred degrees of volcanic fury flattened forests for seventeen miles. Ash darkened skies as far as Spokane, two hundred fifty miles away. Geologist David Johnston, stationed at an observation post, had just enough time to radio six words: "Vancouver!…
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