The Restless Earth-How do volcanoes affect people? (1.4)

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When did Mt. St. Helens erupt?
8.32am 18th May 1980
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What is the name of the Lake located next to Mt. St. Helens?
Spirit Lake
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What was the size of the exclusion zone implemented before the eruption?
8km
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How many animals were killed?
2 million
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When did the first signs of an eruption appear?
March 1980
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What were the immediate responses to the eruption?
Mobilising helicopters, rescuing survivors, setting up emergency treatment, clearing ash
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What were the long-term responses to the eruption?
Rebuilding bridges and buildings and roads, replanting the forest
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What was a positive secondary effect of the eruption?
The ash would increase the quality of the soil by increasing its fertility
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