On May 18, 1980, eleven-year-old Jessie Marlowe and her best friends, Eddie and Sam, are in a forest near Mount St. Helens when the months of wondering whether the volcano will erupt are finally answered--all three are badly burned, but it is up to Jessie to protect the boys as best she can and hope that somebody comes to rescue them.

Spectacular devastation footage combined with dramatic reenactments shows what it is like to live through the awesome fury of the May 18, 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens. Features stories of survival, focusing on filmmaker Michael Lineau's personal story, from his rescue out of the blast zone through his journey to understand the lessons of Mount St. Helens. Includes warnings of other active volcanoes within the area.

"Examines the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens volcano, including the cause of the eruption, its impact on surrounding environments, and stories from survivors"--Provided by publisher.

"Katia and Maurice Kraft dedicated their lives to the study of volcanos and lost their lives while filming their passion. Their efforts have erupted into a cataclysmic collection of explosive footage that can never be duplicated. Explore the beauty and danger of these natural wonders and get an up-close look inside Killer Volcanos!"--Container.

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