The biggest volcanic eruption ever recorded by humans was the explosion of Mount Tambora on Sumbawa Island, Indonesia, in 1815. It ranked a 7 (or “super-colossal”) on the Volcanic Explosivity Index, the second-highest rating in the index.

(via: OurAmazingPlanet)       (image: NASA)

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