The most violent volcanic events in recorded history – Krakatoa

 

The most notable eruptions of Krakatoa culminated in a series of massive explosions over 26–27 August 1883.

• 4Pre-1883 history
  • 4.1416 AD event
  • 4.2535 AD event
  • 4.31680
  • 4.4Visit by HMS Discovery
  • 4.5Visit by USS Peacock
  • 4.6Dutch activity
• 51883 eruption

via Krakatoa – Wikipedia.