The Tambora Eruption and the ‘Year Without a Summer’

Tambora Eruption

The eruption of Mount Tambora in 1815, one of the most powerful volcanic events in recorded history, triggered a global phenomenon known as the “Year Without a Summer.” The immense eruption and its atmospheric impact, stemming from the Tambora eruption, led to dramatic weather changes, severe crop failures, and widespread famine, affecting regions across the … Read more

The Deadliest Earthquake in Recorded History: The 1556 Shaanxi Earthquake

Deadliest Earthquake

The 1556 Shaanxi earthquake, also known as the Jiajing Earthquake, remains the deadliest earthquake in recorded history. This catastrophic event struck the Shaanxi Province in central China on January 23, 1556, during the Ming Dynasty. Estimated to have claimed the lives of 830,000 people, the disaster left lasting scars on the region’s landscape, culture, and … Read more