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description: In the early morning hours of May 18 1980 the pristine scenery around Washington's Mount St. Helens was shattered by a powerful explosion that devastated its north slope. The eruption of a landmark mountain had begun. In the aftermath amid the rivers of mud blankets of ash and eerie quiet scientists made a startling nature was bringing life out of death re-claiming from the destruction a teeming colony of plant and animal life. Most amazing of all the geological upheavals had re-created the processes of old that had carved out such marvels as the Grand Canyon. Today the site stands as a testament to the power of God who upholds all of creation. In His infinite wisdom He has shown the modern science of geology that the earth is much much younger than many suspected.
language: English
title: Footprints in the Ash: The Explosive Story of Mount St. Helens
publisher: Master Books