Tag Archives: Volcanic Eruption

Artist's representation of a cross-section of magma ascending through the Earth's crust and erupting at the location of the "Yellowstone supervolcano" in central North America.
~100,000: Understanding the Yellowstone Supervolcano – A Dormant Giant

Yellowstone, a dormant supervolcano, last erupted 630,000 years ago and is closely monitored due to its potential to significantly impact the global climate

Photograph of the massive eruptive plume of Mount Pinatubo on the morning of June 12, 1991. This eruption released more ash and dust into the stratosphere than any volcanic eruption since Krakatoa in 1883.
1991: Mount Pinatubo Eruption – Averting a Major Catastrophe

The 1991 Mount Pinatubo eruption, one of the most powerful of the 20th century, led to significant climatic effects and showcased the importance of timely evacuation and volcanic monitoring in reducing fatalities

On May 18, 1980, Mount St. Helens, a stratovolcano in southwestern Washington State, USA, experienced a violent eruption, spewing ash and steam into the atmosphere.
1980: The Explosive Eruption of Mount St. Helens

The 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens, marked by a massive ash cloud and landscape devastation, highlighted the explosive power of Cascade volcanoes

An 1888 lithograph depicting the 1883 eruption of Krakatoa.
1883: The Cataclysmic 1883 Krakatoa Eruption – A Geologic Event of Epic Proportions

The 1883 Krakatoa eruption, one of history's most destructive volcanic events, occurred in Indonesia's complex tectonic setting. It caused immense loss of life, dramatically altered global climate, and reshaped the island's geography, underscoring the power [...]

A 2005 photograph of the volcanic island and caldera of Mount Tambora, Indonesia, taken from the International Space Station. In April 1815, Mount Tambora witnessed the most powerful volcanic eruption in recorded history.
1815: The Cataclysmic Eruption of Mount Tambora

The 1815 Mount Tambora eruption, one of the most explosive volcanic events in modern history, resulted in significant immediate and indirect fatalities. Its massive ash and gas emissions led to the "year without a summer," [...]

Russian artist Karl Briullov's 1833 painting, "The Last Day of Pompeii," portrays the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, capturing both the geological and human tragedies caused by the massive ash eruption.
79: The Tragic Eruption of Vesuvius and Its Impact on Pompeii

The catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD led to the destruction and burial of Pompeii and Herculaneum under ash, exemplifying the peril of living near active volcanoes and the interplay between human settlements [...]