Active
Reference catalog classification for Mount St. Helens; this is not a current alert level.
2549m
Summit elevation of 2549 meters (8363 feet) above sea level.
Stratovolcano
Reference volcano type from the catalog; eruption style and hazards vary by event.
Reference Location
Catalog coordinates: 46.1912°, -122.1944° in Washington, USA.
About Mount St. Helens
Famous for the catastrophic 1980 eruption that killed 57 people and caused massive destruction. The volcano continues to be monitored closely.
Key Facts
- Location: Washington, USA (46.1912°, -122.1944°)
- Elevation: 2549 meters (8363 feet)
- Type: Stratovolcano
- Reference Classification: Active
Monitoring and official alerts
PocketWorld combines this stable catalog record with available public hazard context. The reference status is not a prediction or a live observatory alert. For current unrest, aviation color codes, exclusion zones and eruption notices, use the responsible volcano observatory and civil-protection authority.
How to interpret the Mount St. Helens record
Mount St. Helens is cataloged as a Stratovolcano in Washington, USA, with a reference elevation of 2549 metres. This page combines stable geographic facts with available hazard context. A general status label does not predict the timing, size or location of future activity and may not use the same scale as the responsible observatory.
Check the latest observatory bulletin, aviation notice and civil-protection guidance before making travel or safety decisions. PocketWorld provides a map and source path, not an eruption forecast or exclusion-zone authority.
Hazard data sources
Events are aggregated from USGS, EMSC, NOAA, NASA EONET, NASA FIRMS and GDACS, then normalized and deduplicated.
Frequently asked questions
Is Mount St. Helens volcano active?
The PocketWorld reference catalog classifies Mount St. Helens as active, but that label does not state whether it is erupting now.
Where can I find the latest Mount St. Helens bulletin?
Use the responsible volcano observatory or geological agency for the latest bulletin, aviation notice and historical eruption record.
Is it safe to visit Mount St. Helens?
PocketWorld cannot make that determination. Follow official access restrictions, weather information and local emergency guidance.