Volcano Eruptions

Volcano Eruptions: 

A volcanic eruption is when gas and/or lava are released from a volcano sometimes explosively. Volcanoes provide a number of environmental benefits, for example: fertile soils, hydrothermal energy, and precious minerals

5 of the Most Explosive Volcanic Eruptions

• Mount Tambora, Indonesia (1815) — VEI-7.
• Krakatoa, Indonesia (1883) — VEI-6.
• Mount Vesuvius, Italy (79 A.D.) — VEI-5.
• Mount Pinatubo, Philippines (1991) — VEI-6.
• Yellowstone, U.S. (640,000-plus years ago) — VEI-8