Mount Vesuvius, Italy (79 AD):  The eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD is perhaps one of the most famous volcanic events in history. It buried the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum under a thick layer of volcanic ash and pumice, preserving them for centuries and providing valuable insights into ancient Roman life.

Krakatoa, Indonesia (1883) The eruption of Krakatoa, a volcanic island in Indonesia, on August 26-27, 1883, was one of the deadliest and most powerful eruptions ever recorded. The eruption's impact was felt worldwide, with the explosion heard as far as 3,000 miles away and causing changes in global weather patterns.

Mount St. Helens, USA (1980) On May 18, 1980, Mount St. Helens, located in Washington state, experienced a catastrophic eruption. The eruption caused the largest debris avalanche in recorded history, removing the top 1,300 feet of the mountain

Mount Pinatubo, Philippines (1991) The eruption of Mount Pinatubo on June 15, 1991, was one of the most powerful eruptions of the 20th century. It expelled massive amounts of volcanic ash and gas into the atmosphere, causing global temperatures to drop temporarily and resulting in a cooling effect on the Earth's climate for several years.

Eyjafjallajökull, Iceland (2010) The eruption of the Eyjafjallajökull volcano in Iceland in April 2010 attracted worldwide attention due to its impact on air travel. The volcanic ash cloud disrupted air traffic across Europe, leading to the closure of airspace for several days and affecting millions of travelers.

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