a volcano in the Cascade Range of the US state of Washington . It exploded in 1980 for the first time in 120 years, killing about 60 people, and caused damage to the surrounding area. The explosion also reduced the height of the mountain by over 1 000 feet (300 metres). There have been several weaker explosions since.
ST HELENS
Meaning of ST HELENS in English
Oxford guide to British and American culture English vocabulary. Руководство по британской и американской культуре, Оксфордский английский словарь. 2005