2 million years ago
The most destructive eruption of Sakurajima occurred in 1914 when a large explosive eruption caused significant damage to surrounding areas and resulted in the formation of the current volcanic island.
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Barren Island, located in the Andaman Sea, has erupted several times since its first recorded eruption in 1803. The most significant eruptions occurred in 1991 and 1994, with subsequent activity noted in 2005 and 2018. In total, it has had over a dozen eruptions, but the frequency and intensity have varied throughout its history. The island is currently known to be an active volcano.
The most destructive volcanic eruption ever recorded was the eruption of Mount Tambora in Indonesia in 1815. It resulted in the deaths of tens of thousands of people directly and indirectly due to the eruption and its aftermath, including crop failures and famine. The eruption also caused a "Year Without a Summer" in 1816, with widespread climate abnormalities and crop failures around the world.
Eruption types can be ranked from most destructive to least destructive as follows: Plinian eruptions, which are characterized by explosive outbursts that can produce large ash columns and pyroclastic flows, are the most destructive. Next are Vulcanian eruptions, which involve short-lived bursts of explosive activity. Strombolian eruptions, featuring moderate bursts of lava and gas, are less destructive, while Hawaiian eruptions, characterized by gentle lava flows, are the least destructive.
The most destructive eruption of Sakurajima occurred in 1914 when a large explosive eruption caused significant damage to surrounding areas and resulted in the formation of the current volcanic island.
most recent and destructive was the eruption that was in 1707-1708
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Today
The most destructive eruption was about 6500 years ago investigators are still trying to figure out the lives lost and the damage done.
When eruption types are arranged from most destructive to least, it is in descending order.
the eruption of 1951 on a cool summer day in............................... Alaska
1707
1984
December 15, 1989
it was on December 17, 2012
August 21, 1986