This detailed astronaut photograph depicts the summit caldera of the volcano. (Source: Wikipedia/ NASA Earth Observatory) In eastern North America, the consequences were particularly dire.

This event has sparked renewed interest in an 1816 eruption of Mount Tambora, another Indonesian volcano. It's notable because its ash made its way to Canada, effectively stealing the summer.

An eruption at Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano Tuesday evening into Wednesday has prompted evacuations and flight cancellations, leaving thousands of travellers stranded. Thankfully, no ...