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The 1815 eruption of Mount Tambora in Indonesia had widespread negative effects. The eruption killed over 10,000 people directly and lowered global temperatures for years after, resulting in crop failures and starvation that killed an additional 82,000 people. Large volcanic eruptions can have both local and global impacts by releasing ash and gases into the atmosphere that scatter sunlight and decrease temperatures. However, volcanic eruptions also provide benefits like fertile soil, geothermal energy reso
- Author
- Vijay Kumar
- Language
- EN