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When did the eruption of Mount Tambora occur?
Quick Answer
Mount Tambora erupted in April 1815. It caused the global climate anomaly known as the Year Without a Summer.
The Full Story
Mount Tambora erupted on the island of Sumbawa in April 1815, with the climactic phase on April 10. It was one of the largest volcanic eruptions in recorded history. The eruption injected ash and sulfur compounds into the atmosphere, leading to cooling and unusual weather in 1816, known as the Year Without a Summer. It caused enormous loss of life locally and had worldwide climate effects.
Key Facts
1.April 1815
2.Climactic eruption on April 10
3.Led to the Year Without a Summer in 1816
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