Catastrophic Eruption
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake triggered the largest avalanche in recorded history, leading to a catastrophic eruption that obliterated the mountain's summit. The explosion unleashed a deadly pyroclastic flow, traveling at speeds exceeding 300 mph, devastating everything in its path. Interestingly, while the explosion was heard hundreds of miles away, some areas experienced a phenomenon known as the "quiet zone," where the sound was notably absent. The iconic ash column that followed became a lasting memory of that fateful day.In this clip
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