
Frankenstein Versus the Volcano
Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford
Cataclysm: The Eruption of Mount Tambora
This chapter explores the catastrophic eruption of Mount Tambora in 1815, highlighting the confusion and turmoil experienced by colonial authorities and locals. Vivid imagery captures the destructive force of the eruption, marked by lava fountains, ash clouds, and resultant tsunamis.
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