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The worst volcanos ever recorded

  • Period: 79 BCE to 79 BCE

    Mt Vesuvius

    Italy, 13 000+ deaths
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    Mt Kelud

    Indonesia, 10 000 deaths
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    Laki Volcanic System

    Iceland, 9350 deaths
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    Mt Unzen

    Japan, 12 000–15 000 deaths
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    Mt Krakatoa

    Indonesia, 36 000+ deaths
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    Mt Tambora

    Indonesia,
    71 000+ deaths
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    Mt Pelee

    West Indies, 30 000 deaths
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    Mt Kelud

    Indonesia, 5110 deaths
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    Mount St Helens

    USA, $860 million lost
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    Galunggung

    Indonesia, $160 million lost
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    El Chichon

    Mexico, $117 million lost
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    Gamalama

    Indonesia, $149 million lost
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    Nevado del Ruiz

    Colombia, 23 000 deaths, $1000 million lost
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    Mount Pinatubo

    Philippines, $211 million lost
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    Rabaul

    Papua New Guinea , $110 million lost
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    Tungurahua

    Ecuador, $150 million lost
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    Puyehue-Cordon Caulle

    Chile, $104 million lost
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    Calbuco

    Chile, $600 million lost