Most of CP will probably not remember this, but the 1st (the big one) modern eruption occurred 30 years ago today.
Boston's Big Picture Overview
National Geographic on the Recovery
Video on 'Folk Hero' Harry Truman - Old codger who refused to leave the mountain and perished in the eruption.
I was 5 when this occurred, and can remember looking for ash on the cars parked outside every morning.
Also found a recording I made on audio cassette describing the events. It was fun to listen to.
~bug