Let’s try to imagine the power of a volcanic eruption.
Think about living in Australia and hearing a volcano erupt in Indonesia. That’s 2,400 miles away! Imagine looking through your camera as the top of Mount St. Helens disappears. Think about flying a jetliner when volcanic dust chokes all the engines and they stop. Volcanoes are among the most awesome forces in nature. Read about some of the world’s most famous volcanoes.