Mount St. Helens, a volcano in Washington state, has a variety of synonyms that refer to different aspects of its history and geography. Some common terms include "the Cascade Volcano," describing its location among the Cascade Range; "Mount Doom," a nickname referencing J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-Earth in reference to its catastrophic eruption in 1980; "Loowit," a Native American name meaning "Lady of Fire"; and "Volcano of Fire and Ice," referencing its location in the icy Pacific Northwest. These names all speak to the awe and danger associated with the volcano, whether through its cultural significance, natural beauty, or the destructive power of its eruptions.