Mount Tambora, Indonesia (1815): – The eruption of Mount Tambora in April 1815 is considered the largest volcanic eruption in recorded history. – It expelled an estimated 160 cubic kilometers of volcanic material.
Lake Taupo, New Zealand (AD 181): – The Lake Taupo volcanic eruption is one of the most violent eruptions in the last 5,000 years. – It ejected approximately 120 cubic kilometers of volcanic material.
Mount Rinjani, Indonesia (1257): – The eruption of Mount Rinjani on Lombok Island, Indonesia, is believed to be one of the largest eruptions in the last millennium. – It released about 100 cubic kilometers of volcanic material.
Mount Samalas, Indonesia (1257): – Mount Samalas, located on the island of Lombok, experienced a massive eruption in 1257. – It released an estimated 40 cubic kilometers of volcanic material.
Mount Pinatubo, Philippines (1991): – The eruption of Mount Pinatubo in June 1991 is considered one of the most powerful eruptions of the 20th century. – It expelled around 10 cubic kilometers of volcanic material.
Krakatoa, Indonesia (1883): – The eruption of Krakatoa in August 1883 is one of the most infamous volcanic events in history. – It released about 18 cubic kilometers of volcanic material.
Mount Vesuvius, Italy (AD 79): – The eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79 is famous for its destruction of the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum. – It expelled around 4 cubic kilometers of volcanic material.
Mount St. Helens, United States (1980): – The eruption of Mount St. Helens in May 1980 is one of the most significant volcanic events in recent history. – It released approximately 1 cubic kilometer of volcanic material.