Volcanic eruptions can cause tragic loss of life, bring widespread destruction, and change the face of the Earth itself. They can also reshape our weather, shift the balance of power between nations, and rewrite history. If we look closely enough today, we can see evidence of these giant explosions and their aftermath in the most unlikely places. They can be found in famous stories and works of art, and even in items we use every day.
The ve large eruptions described here made some of the most remarkable impacts of all. Using cutting-edge science and sifting through centuries of clues, modern-day experts have reconstructed these blasts from the past. Thanks to the insights they’ve gleaned, we can return to these incredible eruptions as they once were,
