Tambora (Mount Tambora)

Mount Tambora is a volcano located on Sumbawa Island in Indonesia. Its eruption in 1815 was one of the most powerful in recorded history, releasing vast amounts of ash and gases into the atmosphere. This massive eruption caused the volcano’s top to collapse, forming a caldera, and led to widespread environmental changes. The event cools global temperatures, resulting in the "Year Without a Summer" in 1816, which caused crop failures and food shortages worldwide. Tambora's eruption significantly shaped volcanic science and highlights the powerful impact of volcanic activity on climate and ecosystems.