Mount Tambora on Sumbawa Islands in Indonesia. It errupted in 1815.
The worst volcanic eruption in U.S. history was the eruption of Mount St. Helens that occurred on May 18, 1980. It killed 57 people and caused more than $1 billion in damage.
Mount Pelée is an active volcano, is famous for its eruption in 1902 (worst volcanic disaster of 20th century), killed about 30,000 people in the city of Saint-Pierre.
The worst eruption of Mount Unzen in 1792 caused over 15,000 deaths due to pyroclastic flows. It is considered one of the most deadly volcanic eruptions in Japan's history.
The worst eruption of Taal Volcano in the Philippines occurred in 1911, with a Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI) of 4. The eruption resulted in more than a thousand fatalities and caused widespread destruction in surrounding areas. Ashfall was reported as far away as Manila, approximately 60 kilometers north of the volcano.
Seventeen years before the worst eruption in Italy, the island of Krakatoa in Indonesia experienced a devastating volcanic eruption in 1883. This event caused widespread destruction and had global climate effects due to the massive amounts of ash and gas released into the atmosphere.
The worst volcanic eruption in history is believed to be the eruption of Mount Tambora in Indonesia in 1815.
The worst volcanic eruption in U.S. history was the eruption of Mount St. Helens that occurred on May 18, 1980. It killed 57 people and caused more than $1 billion in damage.
Mount Pelée is an active volcano, is famous for its eruption in 1902 (worst volcanic disaster of 20th century), killed about 30,000 people in the city of Saint-Pierre.
The worst volcanic eruption in history was the eruption of Mount Tambora in Indonesia in 1815. The eruption caused a global climate anomaly known as the "Year Without a Summer" in 1816, leading to crop failures, famine, and economic hardship in many parts of the world. The surrounding areas experienced devastation, with thousands of people killed and widespread destruction of homes and farmland.
The worst tsunami was likely one caused by the eruption of the volcanic island of Thera in the Mediterranean in the 1600's BC. The resulting tsunami is believed to have wiped out the Minoan civilization. Another contender is the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami with a death toll of over 220,000.
The worst eruption of Mount Unzen in 1792 caused over 15,000 deaths due to pyroclastic flows. It is considered one of the most deadly volcanic eruptions in Japan's history.
The worst eruption of Taal Volcano in the Philippines occurred in 1911, with a Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI) of 4. The eruption resulted in more than a thousand fatalities and caused widespread destruction in surrounding areas. Ashfall was reported as far away as Manila, approximately 60 kilometers north of the volcano.
Seventeen years before the worst eruption in Italy, the island of Krakatoa in Indonesia experienced a devastating volcanic eruption in 1883. This event caused widespread destruction and had global climate effects due to the massive amounts of ash and gas released into the atmosphere.
Both the Pelean and Plinian eruptions are violent, and the Plinian (such as Vesuvius) are the most spectacular type. More specifically, there is a designation "ultra-Plinian" to describe highly explosive eruptions such as Kratatoa. The type of eruption that is most violent is when lava, ash and other materials are hurled into the air.
yes, because it caused a number of deaths and covered everything in it's path with a blanket of ash and lahars. There was also a lot of cost for repairs so that is why it was one of the worst eruptions of the 20th Century!
The worst place effected by mount Helens eruption in 1980 was seattle.
Mount Kilimanjaro, a dormant stratovolcano in Tanzania, has not had any recorded eruptions in recent history. Its last known significant volcanic activity occurred approximately 360,000 years ago. Therefore, it does not have a "worst eruption" in the way that active volcanoes do. The volcano is primarily known for its stunning landscapes and biodiversity rather than explosive events.