That’s Terrible!

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Welcome to That’s Terrible! — the fun, fascinating podcast where terrible things turn into amazing learning adventures for kids!

Hosted by 10-year-old Amelia and her mom Erika, That’s Terrible! explores some of the world’s most shocking disasters, mysterious events and unbelievable mishaps in a kid-friendly format. Each episode features expert guests who help us understand the stories behind the headlines and the history that shaped our world. Perfect for curious kids, families, classrooms, road trips, and anyone who loves weird history and real-life mysteries!

What you’ll find on That’s Terrible!:

• Expert interviews that explain history and science

• Educational storytelling for curious kids

• Book recommendations for further learning

Subscribe and join Erika and Amelia as we ask: What terrible thing should we learn about next?

Episodes

May 18, 2026

Mount St. Helens

May 18, 2026

24 min

On May 18, 1980, Mount St. Helens experienced the most devastating volcanic eruption the United States had ever seen. Now, on the anniversary, Erika and Amelia are talking with a park ranger who spends every day at the Mount St. Helens Visitor Center in Washington telling people about everything the mountain has to offer. Alysa Adams talks about life before, during and after the eruption, and what it's like to grow up in the shadow of a volcano.

One quick correction though, because nobody's perfect: Harmony Falls was 100 feet tall, not 1,000.

Books:

Gopher to the Rescue! A volcano recovery story.

I Survived the Eruption of Mount Saint Helens

VOLCANO: The Eruption and Healing of Mount Saint Helens

Check out these educational videos (with dancing!)

Motion of the Mountain - Part 1

Motion of the Mountain - Part 2

Motion of the Mountain - Part 3

Additional educational videos:

Earthquake Shake!

Have a blast at our Mt. St. Helens Visitor Center!