The second Tambora expedition of the University of Rhode Island took place from 10 March to 30 April, 1988. This expedition was a follow-up on our 1986 expedition, which was devoted primarily to a study of medium range and distal deposits (10 to 150 km) from the great 1815 explosive eruption of Tambora volcano on the island of Sumbawa. The second expedition was, on the other hand; devoted entir…
The eruption of Tambora volcano on the island of Sumbawa in April 1815 is generally considered as the largest and most violent volcanic event in recorded history. Estimates of the loss of life on Sumbawa and nearby Lombok are about 92,000, and the volume of erupted tephra is generally estimated of the order 100 km. In addition, the eruption had significant impact on the Earth's atmosphere on a …