It's amazing what beauty and destruction can be found in nature. Take Mt. St. Helens in Washington for example. On May 18, 1980 the volcano within the mountain blew away one side of the mountain and sent mud, trees and other debris down the Toutle River and created this mud flow plain. Hundreds of acres of timber were blown over and the topography of the land was immensely changed.
Here is Mt. St. Helens thirty eight years later. Forests were replanted and are now ready for harvest. Wildlife has returned and flourishes and on a clear day the mountain looks at peace. This photo was taken while visiting the Johnston Observatory. Beautiful! Just a reminder though...the mountain is only sleeping. shhhhh
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