Residents of the Pacific Northwest often cast a wary eye toward Mount St. Helens, but airborne ash this week isn’t a sign of a new eruption. That’s according to the U.S. Geological Survey, which ...

An experienced climber was found dead on Saturday inside the crater of Mount St. Helens, a volcano in Washington state that draws hikers, skiers and snowboarders year-round. Officials say he was ...

While it may be the deadliest volcano in the continental U.S., it's a surprisingly easy climb for those in good fitness.

New research offers clues as to why Mount St. Helens is one of the most explosive volcanoes in the Cascade range and why it stands apart from the chain of other Cascade volcanoes. Scientists from the ...

Government scientists confirmed Mount St. Helens is not erupting despite recent concerns. Commercial pilots reported seeing what they believed to be ash near the volcano. Strong winds are lifting old ...

In America's Pacific Northwest, not far from Mount St. Helens, is a picturesque area that's great for a quick weekend trip or ...

Saturday marks the 44-year anniversary of Mount St. Helens' eruption in Washington. The blast on May 18, 1980, is the worst volcanic eruption in U.S. history, killing 57 people and spewing 520 million ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When Mount St. Helens erupted on May 18, 1980, it caused enormous devastation. The eruption triggered mudslides, an explosion, and ...