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Scientist believe the most powerful volcanic eruption occurred approximately 2 million years ago when the Yellowstone Caldera erupted. It produced an eruption 2500 times more powerful than the May 1980 Mt. St. Helens eruption.

The two most destructive volcanoes in the past 200 years are located in Indonesia. Mt. Tambora, Indonesia killed 92,000 in April 1815. Krakatoa, Indonesia killed 36,417 in August 1883. Mt. Pelee, Martinique killed 29,025 in August 1902. Nevada del Ruiz, Colombia killed 23,000 in November 1985. Mt. Unzen, Japan killed 14,300 in 1792.

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