Mount St. Helens

Unheeded Warnings and Sudden Devastation

Unheeded Warnings and Sudden Devastation

On May 18, 1980 Mount St. Helens erupted with such force that the top 1,300 feet of the mountain instantly disappeared. The explosion caused a huge landslide that moved down the mountainside at speeds in excess of 110 miles per hour destroying everything in its path, including the residence of Harry R. Truman.

Why mention a stubborn old man who refused to heed the warnings of impending disaster? Because he epitomizes so many in our world today.