Category Archives: Environment
What was the largest recorded volcanic eruption?
Mount Tambora on Indonesia’s Sumbawa islands boasts the largest recorded volcanic eruption with a rank of 7 on the Volcanic Explosivity Index. The eruption began April 5, 1815, and it went on to eject 38 cubic miles of tephra before causing an estimated 71,000 deaths (making it the deadliest volcanic eruption in modern history). The eruption was [...]
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded on earth?
The coldest temperature ever recorded on earth is −128.6 °F (−89.2 °C). The temperature was recorded July 21, 1983 at the Vostok Station in Antarctica.
What is the record single day snowfall in the United States?