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Mount Saint Helens

Mount Saint Helens

4.8
An active volcano in western Washington known for its 1980 eruption
  • proper noun
  • /maʊnt seɪnt ˈhɛlənz/
translation icon : Monte Santa Helena
  • The eruption of Mount Saint Helens in 1980 was one of the most significant volcanic events in U.S. history.

Examples

  • Scientists continue to monitor Mount Saint Helens for signs of future volcanic activity.

  • Hiking trails around Mount Saint Helens attract thousands of outdoor enthusiasts every year.

  • Did you know that Mount Saint Helens is still considered active?

  • Many tourists visit Mount Saint Helens every summer.

  • Many tourists visit Mount Saint Helens every summer to experience its breathtaking views.

  • Scientists continue to monitor Mount Saint Helens for signs of future volcanic activity.

  • The eruption of Mount Saint Helens in 1980 was one of the most significant volcanic events in U.S. history.

Synonyms

Mount St. Helens
vsMount Saint Helens
3 4.9

A volcano in the state of Washington, USA, with a big eruption in 1980

gives same information but omits the country detail
Mt. St. Helens
vsMount Saint Helens
4.8

A volcano in Washington State known for its large 1980 eruption

calls the eruption major and is less emotionally strong

Surface Forms

Mount Saint Helens main

Morphology

mount + saint + Helens

The form clearly signals a named mountain — 'Mount' plus a saint's name — so a learner who knows the constituents can infer it denotes a specific mountain. However, the detailed meaning (that it is an active volcano in Washington known for the 1980 eruption) is world-knowledge not recoverable from the parts, so the expression is only partially transparent.

Etymology

Mount Saint Helens gets its name from a British diplomat called 'Lord St Helens'. An explorer, George Vancouver, used that name when he mapped the area, so the volcano is still called Mount Saint Helens today.