The volcanic eruption that triggered a global catastrophe and a ‘year without summer’

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On April 10, 1815, the Indonesian island of Sumbawa witnessed one of the most powerful volcanic eruptions in recorded history (Picture: Getty Images/500px)

Following a changeable and – at times – wintry last few weeks, the thought of snow in May, sunless skies in June and and a pandemic by July is too much to bear.

But two centuries ago, something very much like this did happen, triggered by a volcanic eruption on the other side of the world, which caused a Read Entire Article

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