jan 1, 1783 - Laki Volcano Explosion of 1783
Description:
130 craters opened up, causing for violent eruptions and explosions of magma. The chaos lasted nearly 5 months, spitting out an estimated 4 cubic miles of molten basalt. This explosion ravaged the villages around it, causing for mass destruction. An estimated 9,000 people died.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1783
Now
~ 241 years ago
