💥 Famous eruptions in history
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Some volcanic eruptions are famous for their destruction or their impact on global climate:
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- AD 79 – Vesuvius: The cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum were buried under ash and pumice in hours.
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- 1815 – Tambora: Largest historical eruption, felt worldwide. Resulted in the 'Year Without a Summer.'
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- 1883 – Krakatau: Explosion heard as far as Australia, massive tsunami, global cooling.
- 1980 – Mount St. Helens: Huge explosion, massive ash cloud, destruction of the surroundings.
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These examples show how enormous volcanic eruptions can be locally and globally.
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