Six Biggest Volcanic Eruptions in World History
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5. Mount Ruiz, Colombia
Mount Ruiz experienced two eruptions in 1985. The eruptions were accompanied by mud, ash, and water flowing down the slopes through river channels.
The eruption of the Ruiz volcano resulted in lava that buried the city of Armero and caused the death of 23,000 people. The event is called the Armero tragedy or Nevado del Ruiz, called the "sleeping lion" by local people.
6. Mount Vesuvius, Italy
Gunung berapi vesuvius
Mount Vesuvius is located in Italy. Its first eruption occurred in 79 AD. The volcanic eruption destroyed the neighboring towns of Pompeii and Herculaneum. Thousands of people died, and its last eruption occurred in 1944.
In addition, the eruption of the Vesuvius volcano drove the city of Pompeii with all its contents several feet deep, causing the city to disappear for 1,600 years before it was accidentally rediscovered. Since its rediscovery, the city has provided an incredible glimpse into the life of a city.
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