Monday, November 1, 2010
6 volcanic eruptions of the most tumultuous of the 20th century
1. Explosion in Mount Kilaulea.Mt. Kilaulea in Hawaii must live with his name. Meaning of "spewing" or "much spreading", Kilaulea been erupting since 1983 and hold early. Not including current events, Mt. Kilaulea has erupted 33 times since 1952, leaving a trail of lava and spectacular picture in the process.2. The explosion of Mount Chaiten.Located on the Gulf of Corcovado in southern Chile, Mount Chaiten eruption is currently in a phase that began in early May 2008. According to some researchers, the Mount Chaiten last erupted in 7420 BC (± 75 years). Not only has the Chaiten Volcano awoke from his sleep, it went on some pretty interesting times. Note captivating photographs showing volcanic stress leave while the storm.3. Explosion in Mount Hunga Tonga.On March 19, 2009, a submarine volcano near Tonga in the South Pacific Ocean began firing smoke, steam and ash into the air. What happened between the twin islands of Tonga and Hunga Hunga Ha'apai, Hunga proper named Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano was so powerful that it makes a new ground. Although fortunately not put any lives at risk during a volcanic eruption that left no Hunga Ha'apai covered with black ash.4. Explosion on Mount Etna.With a peak altitude of 10,922 feet, Mount Etna is one of the largest active volcano in Europe and help determine the natural beauty of Sicily, the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. It is believed the oldest active volcano in the world, Mt. Etna has erupted several times this decade. In the 1970s and early this decade, Etna erupted smoke ring, a very rare event.5. Explosion in Mount Mayon.Famous for nearly perfect conical shape and overall beauty, Mount Mayon is located on the island of Luzon Philippines. Mount Mayon has erupted about 50 times in the last 400 years. One of the more famous eruption in June 1897, when Mount Mayon rain fire for seven consecutive days.6. The eruption of Mount Hekla.Although not the largest formation at 4892 feet around, was definitely intimidated stratovolcano Hekla Iceland, who called it the "Gateway to Hell" since the Middle Ages. Hekla has erupted over 20 times since 874 years is quite modest when compared with Mount Merapi other. The last eruption occurred in February 2000.
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