This has been erupting since yesterday, and as it keeps erupting, it is looking more and more major in terms of ejecta and potential global climate impact
just a reminder of how powerful mother nature is. the last big eruption launched so much water vapor it accelerated warming, hopefully the ash has the historical cooling effect.
Just rewatched the Krakatoa documentary. The 1883 eruption of course. There is evidence that Krakatoa also erupted in 535 AD. Without a doubt a large volcano did erupt somewhere at that time and it was so huge lack of Tree Ring growth is reflected in many parts of the world. The eruption is scientifically authenticated from Greenland and Antarctica ice Corp studies of Sulphur content in the atmosphere. The point of origin is in dispute with some evidence suggestive of Krakatoa and some evidence suggestive of an Icelandic eruption. In addition scribes of the era write about snow in summer, dim light, lack of food production, and generally horrible conditions. Some scholars attribute the eruption as a driver of the bubonic plague, and the fall of the Holy Roman Empire in Constantinople.
The protections of our planet are paper thin, as are the protections of our democracy. Odd that they both may be under threat at the same time.
The initial explosion from the eruption was so loud it was heard over 3000 miles away. The sound was heard over 1/8th of the earths surface. Almost impossible to fathom.
What really stunned me is looking at the incredibly thin layer of atmosphere when looking at earth from space. That thin belt of atmosphere is what almost every living creature on earth is adapted to. Certain earth angle shots can really give one the impression just how thin and fragile the atmosphere is.
You always hear that viewing earth from space completely changes your perspective on how fragile we are
It's amazing the reaction of astronauts when they see earth the first time, despite all the pictures or videos. I admit I would love to gaze upon our pale blue dot from outer space.
