The 1991 eruption of Mount Pinatubo, the largest eruption since 1912, is dwarfed by the eruptions in this list. In a volcanic eruption, lava, volcanic bombs, ash, and various gases are expelled from a volcanic …

Jun 10, 2023 · From Krakatoa to the Tonga blast, here are some of the biggest volcanic eruptions in recorded history.

Sep 6, 2024 · Nothing is more terrifying than a huge volcanic eruption filling the sky. Here are the top ten biggest volcanic events ever recorded.

Mar 19, 2023 · Volcanic eruptions have been some of the most powerful and destructive events in human history. They have shaped the landscape of our planet, affected climate and caused mass …

Aug 13, 2025 · Discover the 10 most significant volcanic eruptions in history, shaping civilizations, altering climates, and leaving lasting global impacts.

Jan 28, 2019 · The eruption of Novarupta on June 6 – 8, 1912 was the largest volcanic eruption in recent history in the United States. Novarupta spewed 13 cubic kilometers (3.1 cubic miles) of …

Aug 26, 2021 · From the fabled eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD to the hypnotically beautiful magma displays of Hawaii’s 2018 Mount Kilauea eruption, volcanic activity has amazed, humbled …

Feb 1, 2025 · Earth has a fiery side, and it’s been letting off steam for billions of years with eruptions that could humble any sci-fi blockbuster. These volcanic heavyweights didn’t just reshape landscapes; …

The biggest volcanic eruptions change history. They destroy cities. Or civilizations. One of them may have nearly wiped out humanity. Do we have your attention? Good! To measure these eruptions, …

Dec 10, 2025 · Mount Tambora, volcanic mountain on the northern coast of Sumbawa island, Indonesia, that in April 1815 exploded in the largest volcanic eruption in recorded history. It is now 2,851 metres …