The eruption of Nevado del Ruiz was far worse. While the eruption of Mount St. Helens was far larger, its worst effects were limited to mostly unpopulated areas, and many of the people who did live in the immediate vicinity had been evacuated beforehand. In ally, 57 people died.
The eruption of Nevado del Ruiz was relatively small, but the resulting mudflows killed more than 23,000 people.
The worst volcanic eruption in U.S. history was the eruption of Mount St. Helens that occurred on May 18, 1980. It killed 57 people and caused more than $1 billion in damage.
The worst place effected by mount Helens eruption in 1980 was seattle.
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The worst volcanic eruption of the 18th century was the eruption of Mount Tambora in 1815, not in the 18th century. This eruption occurred in Indonesia and is considered one of the most powerful eruptions in recorded history.
Both the Pelean and Plinian eruptions are violent, and the Plinian (such as Vesuvius) are the most spectacular type. More specifically, there is a designation "ultra-Plinian" to describe highly explosive eruptions such as Kratatoa. The type of eruption that is most violent is when lava, ash and other materials are hurled into the air.
The worst volcanic eruption in U.S. history was the eruption of Mount St. Helens that occurred on May 18, 1980. It killed 57 people and caused more than $1 billion in damage.
The worst volcanic eruption in history is believed to be the eruption of Mount Tambora in Indonesia in 1815.
The worst place effected by mount Helens eruption in 1980 was seattle.
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let me tell you when was the worst hit was i dont know land it is in 1991
The most destructive eruption of Nevado del Ruiz occurred on November 13, 1985. While relatively small, the eruption triggered mudflows that buried several towns. Worst hit was Armero, where 21,000 people died.
The worst volcanic eruption of the 18th century was the eruption of Mount Tambora in 1815, not in the 18th century. This eruption occurred in Indonesia and is considered one of the most powerful eruptions in recorded history.
His name is Lord St. Helens which is also the guy who named the volcano. P.S. Mt St helens was the worst volcanic disaster in the U.S. history! Amazing but scary right?
1.1 Million Were Made Homeless
Both the Pelean and Plinian eruptions are violent, and the Plinian (such as Vesuvius) are the most spectacular type. More specifically, there is a designation "ultra-Plinian" to describe highly explosive eruptions such as Kratatoa. The type of eruption that is most violent is when lava, ash and other materials are hurled into the air.
The worst volcanic eruption in history was the eruption of Mount Tambora in Indonesia in 1815. The eruption caused a global climate anomaly known as the "Year Without a Summer" in 1816, leading to crop failures, famine, and economic hardship in many parts of the world. The surrounding areas experienced devastation, with thousands of people killed and widespread destruction of homes and farmland.
The worst eruption of Mount Unzen in 1792 caused over 15,000 deaths due to pyroclastic flows. It is considered one of the most deadly volcanic eruptions in Japan's history.