Effects of the eruptions of Mount St. Helens on physical, chemical, and biological characteristics of surface water, ground water, and precipitation in the Western United States
Water Supply Paper
2438
By: Douglas B. Lee
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Abstract
Over 120 publications that describe the 1980 eruption effects of Mount St. Helens on rivers, lakes, and the Columbia River estuary are reviewed. Water-quality changes ranged from minor, short-lived effects, to totally altered drainage basins and newly created lakes. Turbidity increased; concentrations of cations, anions, and dissolved organic carbon increased. Migrating fish were adversely affected; benthic-invertebrate populations changed. Ground-water levels rose near the Cowlitz River. Precipitation effects included transient, but increased specific conductance and decreased pH.
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Lee, D.B., 1996, Effects of the eruptions of Mount St. Helens on physical, chemical, and biological characteristics of surface water, ground water, and precipitation in the Western United States: U.S. Geological Survey Water Supply Paper 2438, vii, 123 p. :map ;28 cm.; 1 plate in pocket, https://doi.org/10.3133/wsp2438.
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | Effects of the eruptions of Mount St. Helens on physical, chemical, and biological characteristics of surface water, ground water, and precipitation in the Western United States |
| Series title | Water Supply Paper |
| Series number | 2438 |
| DOI | 10.3133/wsp2438 |
| Year Published | 1996 |
| Language | ENGLISH |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey, |
| Contributing office(s) | Oregon Water Science Center |
| Description | vii, 123 p. :map ;28 cm.; 1 plate in pocket |