Mount Pinatubo (volcanic eruption)

Mount Pinatubo is an active volcano in the Philippines that erupted violently in June 1991. The eruption released massive amounts of ash, ash clouds, and volcanic gases into the atmosphere, causing widespread destruction, ashfall, and mudflows. It also ejected an enormous volume of volcanic material, leading to a significant cooling effect on the global climate for a period. The event was one of the largest eruptions of the 20th century, prompting mass evacuations and extensive geological and environmental recovery efforts. The eruption highlighted the power of nature and the importance of monitoring volcanic activity for hazard management.