Chapter
Defying Evacuation Orders during a Volcanic Eruption
17:14 - 25:04 (07:50)
The podcast discusses people who choose to stay in their homes despite receiving evacuation orders during a volcanic eruption and their reasons for doing so.
Clips
In 1975, volcanologists predicted Mount St. Helens would erupt in the 20th century.
17:14 - 19:16 (02:02)
Summary
In 1975, volcanologists predicted Mount St. Helens would erupt in the 20th century. The eruption was initiated by a 4.0 earthquake five years later on March 20th, 1980.
ChapterDefying Evacuation Orders during a Volcanic Eruption
EpisodeWhen Mount St. Helens Blew Its Top
PodcastStuff You Should Know
David Johnston, a volcanologist from the USGS, was one of many who came to Mount St. Helens to study the increasing seismic activity that preceded the 1980 eruption.
19:16 - 20:26 (01:09)
Summary
David Johnston, a volcanologist from the USGS, was one of many who came to Mount St. Helens to study the increasing seismic activity that preceded the 1980 eruption. Other amateur geo-enthusiasts, or "volcano chasers," also flocked to the area after the news of the activity spread.
ChapterDefying Evacuation Orders during a Volcanic Eruption
EpisodeWhen Mount St. Helens Blew Its Top
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Despite warnings from scientists and government officials to evacuate, some residents on Mount St. Helens chose to stay, with the famous Harry Truman even becoming a folk hero for refusing to leave his lodge.
20:26 - 22:29 (02:03)
Summary
Despite warnings from scientists and government officials to evacuate, some residents on Mount St. Helens chose to stay, with the famous Harry Truman even becoming a folk hero for refusing to leave his lodge.
ChapterDefying Evacuation Orders during a Volcanic Eruption
EpisodeWhen Mount St. Helens Blew Its Top
PodcastStuff You Should Know
A man's decision to stay behind during a volcanic eruption with his 16 cats sparks controversy and raises questions about animal welfare in such situations.
22:29 - 23:15 (00:45)
Summary
A man's decision to stay behind during a volcanic eruption with his 16 cats sparks controversy and raises questions about animal welfare in such situations.
ChapterDefying Evacuation Orders during a Volcanic Eruption
EpisodeWhen Mount St. Helens Blew Its Top
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The smaller eruption that took place on March 27th was a precursor to the larger eruption in May which devastated the surrounding area.
23:15 - 25:04 (01:49)
Summary
The smaller eruption that took place on March 27th was a precursor to the larger eruption in May which devastated the surrounding area. The ash column from the mini eruption went up 6,500 feet into the air and coincidentally occurred on the same day as a mineral and gem show in Yakima, less than a hundred miles away.