Ten Steps to Disaster

S2, EP5 "Mount St. Helens"

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On May 18, 1980, Washington state's Mount St. Helens erupts; revisiting the destructive volcanic event and revealing ten failures that escalated the catastrophe, including ignored warnings, inadequate safety zones and poor rescue planning.

Original Air Date: Dec 7, 2024Smithsonian Channel1h

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