Major Volcano Eruptions

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 Mara 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 Eyjafjallajkull 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.