Tambora
Tambora eruption - April 1815, Indonesia
Submitted by Tina Hyde on Wed, 14/03/2007 - 22:58. Volcanic activity – Tsunamis – TamboraStart date: 05/04/1815
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Following several centuries of repose, small ash clouds were observed at Tambora on Sumbawa island in 1812. On 5 April 1815, the first serious eruption began, lasting for 2 hours. A second major explosion on 10 April lasted for approximately 3 hours with a discharge rate estimated at 3 x 108 kg s-...read more
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