THE 1883 ERUPTION
The sound of the eruption is thought to be the loudest sound in recorded history
The sound was heard 3,000 miles away in Mauritius
Nine Tsunamis were generated due to the explosion. Some of these were believed to be as high as 100 feet
The waves could throw coral blocks weighing 600 tons on shore
1,000 people were killed during a rainfall of hot ash
Due to ash covering the sun, the temperature dropped 1.2 degree C below normal. It returned to normal in 1888
The explosion was equal to 3,000 atomic bombs
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