Did you know?
- Did you know that the cost to clean up the aftermath of the destructive eruption of Mount Tambora in 1815 was estimated to be in the range of 1 to 999 million? This volcanic eruption, which ranks as one of the most powerful in recorded history, had significant global consequences. Its ashes and gases blanketed the Earth, causing a severe drop in temperatures worldwide and resulting in widespread crop failures and famine. The massive clean-up efforts following this catastrophe not only involved removing volcanic debris but also aiding affected communities and rehabilitating the devastated landscape. Although the exact cost of the clean-up is difficult to determine, this range of expenditure underlines the enormity and long-lasting impact of natural disasters like volcanic eruptions.
