What Is The Cause Of Death Of Mt St Helens

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On May 18, 1980 Mount St. Helens erupted. Mount St. Helens killed 57 people the lahars is the cause of most deaths. Some causes of death include asphyxiation, thermal, injuries, and trauma. There are four indirect deaths. The indirect death is a crop-duster ran into a power line, a traffic accident and two heart attacks. The Toutle River was flooded by snow. About twelve million feet of stocked lumber was in the river. There were eight bridges destroyed. About 200 homes are either destroyed or damage. Debris dams were added to help control the water flow. There were about fifty-three vehicles brought to the sight. There were thirty-nine rail cars destroyed. Some ships were stranded. For some time some people were near the