Hi! I’m Lorraine, creator and co-host of History’s Kids. Before interviewing Carmen, I read lots of information about the eruption of Mt. St. Helens. Some of the resources I read are listed below - you might find them interesting, too!

After hearing Carmen’s story, I knew I wanted to tell listeners more about the science behind the lightning she saw in the ash clouds. To learn more, I reached out to educators at the Mount. St. Helens Institute. They connected me with Liz Westby. She is a geologist (a scientist who studies the structure, composition, and history of Earth) and a communications specialist. At the time, she worked for the United States Geological Survey. She helped me make sure the information in this podcast episode was scientifically accurate. It can be helpful to talk to experts when researching a topic!