Deadliest Volcanic Eruption in U.S. History
The Keanakakoi Eruption, which unfolded in November 1790, stands as the most catastrophic volcanic eruption in the history of the United States. This catastrophic event transpired at the summit of Mount Kīlauea, resulting in the tragic loss of approximately 400 lives and earning its place as an unparalleled natural disaster in U.S. volcanic history.
Notably, a collection of footprints discovered near the volcano is believed to belong to a group of women and children desperately seeking refuge during the eruption.
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