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From the archives: Mount St. Helens erupts in 1980

Mount St. Helens in Washington erupted 46 years ago, on May 18, 1980. Here's how the "CBS Evening News" covered the event.

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From the archives: Mount St. Helens erupts in 1980

Mount St. Helens in Washington erupted 46 years ago, on May 18, 1980. Here's how the "CBS Evening News" covered the event.

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From the archives: Mount St. Helens erupts in 1980

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