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Earth from space: The heart-shaped 'Spirit Lake' sculpted by Mount St. Helens' epic eruption

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Spirit Lake, Washington , was transformed into a heart shape by the eruption of Mount St. Helens in 1980 .

The lake was once a popular tourist destination with six different camps and log cabins scattered along its edge.

Scientists want to study exactly how the lake's ecosystem has rebounded from the disaster.