When Mount St. Helens erupted on May 18, 1980, 20-year old Michael Lienau was one of the first cinematographers to photograph the devastation around the mountain.
Michael's dramatic footage was seen worldwide, and his unforgettable experience on the mountain fueled a life-long desire to communicate his story and those of other eyewitnesses in a dramatic television special titled, “THE FIRE BELOW US: Remembering Mount St. Helens.” A seven-time award winner, “THE FIRE BELOW US,” has been featured on National Geographic Television, PBS and internationally on Discovery Networks.
Michael has become an invaluable resource on natural disasters, and has contributed to segments on major te...