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The May 18, 1980, eruption of Mount St. Helens killed 57 people, according to the USGS. Most people died from asphyxiation or trauma from pyroclastic flows, a mix of rocks, ash, and gas, the USGS ...

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Similarly, the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens -just 50 miles from Mount Rainier -triggered a lahar that destroyed over 200 homes and contributed to the deaths of 57 people.

During the Mount St. Helens eruptions, lahars flowed up to 60 miles destroying 200 homes. Lahars are one of the risks with a Mount Rainier eruption, so many foothill communities prepare.

Any signs of impending eruption would spur officials into action. “For right now, they (USGS) have not said that anything is going to happen with Mount Rainier,” Adeogun said.

Similar to what happened with Mount St. Helens’ eruption in 1980, Rainier would show hints for days or weeks in advance, Malone said.

Any signs of impending eruption would spur officials into action. “For right now, they (USGS) have not said that anything is going to happen with Mount Rainier,” Adeogun said.