eruption of 1991

The 1991 eruption of Mount Pinatubo in the Philippines was a massive volcanic event caused by tectonic forces that forced magma to the surface. Over months, pressure built up underground, resulting in a series of powerful explosions on June 15, 1991. The eruption ejected huge amounts of ash, rocks, and sulfur dioxide into the atmosphere, creating ash clouds that reached high into the sky. This event significantly impacted the climate temporarily, causing global temperatures to drop slightly. The eruption also led to widespread destruction nearby, displacing thousands of people and altering the landscape dramatically.