
Mount St. Helens eruption captured by early GOES satellite in 1980
Fox Weather @ Night · FWX · Nov 21, 2025 · 31sSign Up Now
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Fox Weather presents GOES satellite footage of the Mount St. Helens eruption on May 18, 1980. The host uses this historical event to demonstrate the significant technological advancements in satellite imagery, noting the vast improvement from 15-minute scan intervals to today's near real-time, high-resolution views.