Helens

Helens is the plural form of the given name Helen and may also refer to various geographic locations and other uses. The name Helen itself has ancient roots and has been used in many cultures, often linking to light or brightness in its etymology.

Mount St. Helens is a volcanically active stratovolcano located in the Cascade Range in southwestern Washington, United States. It is best known for its catastrophic eruption on May 18, 1980, which caused a major lateral blast, killed 57 people, and left a markedly altered landscape with a new crater. Since that eruption, the volcano has remained under close surveillance, with ongoing dome growth and intermittent activity within the crater.

St Helens refers to the town and metropolitan borough of St Helens in Merseyside, England. The town developed as an industrial center in the 19th century and remains the administrative hub of the borough. The name is derived from Saint Helen, and the area features a mix of residential communities and local industries.

Helens Bay is a coastal area and suburb in County Down, Northern Ireland, near Bangor. It is known for its residential character and a beach along Belfast Lough, contributing to the region’s coastal scenery.

As a surname or given name, Helens may appear in records or contemporary usage, though it is less common than the form Helen. The term can also appear in various regional place names or institutional names, reflecting its broad geographic reach.