I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens

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What does sulfur gas smell like?

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Sulfur gas smells like rotten eggs.

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How old was Jesse?

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Jesse was 11 years old.

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How many earthquakes had been detected in the prior week?

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50 earthquakes were detected.

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What does Skeleton Woman have instead of fingers?

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Skeleton Woman has rusted metal claws.

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When was the last time St. Helens erupted?

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The last eruption of St. Helens was in 1857.

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What is a volcano?

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A volcano is an opening in the Earth's surface where molten rock, ash, and gases can escape.

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What is magma?

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Magma is molten rock located beneath the Earth's surface.

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What is lava?

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Lava is magma that has reached the Earth's surface.

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What is an earthquake?

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An earthquake is the shaking of the Earth's surface caused by the movement of tectonic plates.

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What is ash in the context of a volcanic eruption?

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Ash is tiny particles of rock and glass that are ejected during a volcanic eruption.