Major Volcano Eruptions

December 17, 2022 Off By Zak Morris
  • circa 79 AD – Mount Vesuvius erupts, destroying the ancient Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum.
  • 1815 – The Tambora volcano in Indonesia erupts, causing the “Year Without a Summer” due to the massive amount of ash and sulfur dioxide released into the atmosphere.
  • 1883 – The Krakatoa volcano in Indonesia erupts, causing a massive tsunami that kills over 36,000 people.
  • 1902 – The Santa María volcano in Guatemala erupts, causing widespread destruction and loss of life.
  • 1980 – Mount St. Helens in Washington state erupts, killing 57 people and causing extensive damage to the surrounding area.
  • 2010 – The Eyjafjallajökull volcano in Iceland erupts, causing major disruptions to air travel due to the ash cloud.
  • 2018 – The Kilauea volcano in Hawaii erupts, causing widespread destruction to homes and forcing thousands to evacuate.
  • 2020 – The Taal volcano in the Philippines erupts, causing widespread damage and forcing thousands to evacuate.
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