Reid Blackburn
American photographer (1952–1980) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Reid Turner Blackburn (August 11, 1952 – May 18, 1980) was an American photographer killed in the 1980 volcanic eruption of Mount St. Helens.[2] A photojournalist covering the eruption for a local newspaper—the Vancouver, Washington The Columbian[3]—as well as National Geographic magazine[4] and the United States Geological Survey,[5] he was caught at Coldwater Camp in the blast.[6][7]
Reid Blackburn | |
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Born | Reid Turner Blackburn (1952-08-11)August 11, 1952 |
Died | May 18, 1980(1980-05-18) (aged 27) near Mount St. Helens, Washington, U.S. 46°17′53.1″N 122°17′23.5″W |
Cause of death | Killed by a pyroclastic flow caused by the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens |
Nationality | American |
Occupation | Photographer |
Blackburn's car and body were found four days after the eruption.[8] His camera, buried under the debris of the eruption, was found roughly one week later.[9]
After his death, Blackburn was praised by his coworkers and friends alike. They spoke of his talent and enthusiasm, as well as his sometimes "acerbic" sense of humor.[10] His wife, Fay, concluded that he had died doing what he loved.[11]