Chronicles the massive eruption of Mount St. Helens in May 1980, as well as subsequent eruptions and volcanic activity. Includes a look at the mountain ten years later with its miraculous regrowth.

Documentary. "A super 70 mm newsreel feature." Originally presented in IMAX Theaters, c1990, digitally remastered from large film format. Special features included. "This motion picture was nominated for an Academy Award as Best Documentary Short Subject for 1980."

The cascades -- The eruption -- Search & rescue operations -- The blast zone -- The crater -- More eruptions -- 10 years later.