gophers revive Mount St. Helens

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How gophers brought Mount St. Helens back to life in one day

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When Mount St. Helens erupted in 1980 , lava incinerated anything living for miles around.

Scientists theorized that, by digging up beneficial bacteria and fungi, gophers might be able to help regenerate lost plant and animal life on the mountain.

University of California - Riverside scientists dropped gophers onto parts of the scorched mountain for only 24 hours .

The benefits from that single day were undeniable -- and still visible 40 years later .

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