The eruption of Mount Tambora in April 1815 was a VEI-7 event, ejecting an estimated 37-45 cubic kilometers of material into the atmosphere. The immediate death toll on the island of Sumbawa was approximately 11,000 from pyroclastic flows and tsunamis. The resulting sulfate aerosols circled the globe, blocking sunlight and causing the average planetary temperature to drop significantly for over a year. This led to devastating agricultural failures, contributing to tens of thousands of deaths fro

328K views · 10K reactions | The Stairway to Heaven awaits! This is Sacred Himalayas. Introducing Mount Kailash. : @Flowers https://www.nepalguideinfo.com #nepalplanettreks #mountkailash #Tibet | Annapurna base camp Trek | Facebook

3.8K views · 185 reactions | Summer may officially be winding down, but it's still prime hiking season in the Pacific Northwest.  Seen here from the top of Sauk Mountain in the North Cascades: Mount Baker, the North Cascades, Glacier Peak, Mount Rainier, the Skagit and Sauk River Valleys, and a small peak of the Olympics. Thanks to Seattle local Andrew Salituri for sharing this incredible 360-view with us! | Visit Seattle | Facebook