David A. Johnston
Birthday December 18, 1949
Birth Sign Sagittarius
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About
Renowned American volcanologist who perished during the eruption of Mount St. Helens in Washington in 1980. He is widely credited with advancing the science of volcanic eruption prediction.
Before Fame
He was originally a Journalism major at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign but later changed his major to Geology.
Trivia
His life and work have been depicted in fictional films like 1981's St. Helens and in documentaries like 1980's The Eruption of Mount St. Helens.
Family Life
His parents are Thomas and Alice Johnston. He was never married.
Associated With
He and Thomas Jaggar are both world-famous volcanologists.
