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Mount Pinatubo

The Mount Pinatubo eruption in 1991 in the Philippines was the second largest volcanic eruption of the 20th century, killing 847 people and destroying 37,000 acres of land. Pyroclastic flows, lahars, and ashfall caused widespread damage. Sulfur dioxide and other volcanic gases emitted also posed health hazards while the eruption had significant agricultural impacts, destroying farmlands and killing 800,000 animals.

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Mount Pinatubo

The Mount Pinatubo eruption in 1991 in the Philippines was the second largest volcanic eruption of the 20th century, killing 847 people and destroying 37,000 acres of land. Pyroclastic flows, lahars, and ashfall caused widespread damage. Sulfur dioxide and other volcanic gases emitted also posed health hazards while the eruption had significant agricultural impacts, destroying farmlands and killing 800,000 animals.

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MOUNT PINATUBO ⛰️

The Mount Pinatubo is located in the Southern Luzon, Philippines. The believers thought the
mountain to be the home of Apo Namalyari. It was the home to the worshippers of Apo Namalyari, their
Protector and Provider. Prior to 1991, Pinatubo was a relatively unknown volcano, yet the Pinatubo
eruption on June 15th 1991 was the second largest volcanic eruption of the 20th Century.

The eruption of Mt. Pinatubo caused widespread impacts across societal, economic and
environmental areas. Pyroclastic flows, lahars as well as the ashfall hazard all resulted in damage and
casualties.

According to geography wizard 2016, The death toll was reported to be 847 people losing their
lives in the deadly eruption. A large number of roofs collapsed due to the weight of ash accumulation.
The hazard was amplified due to the simultaneous occurrence of the typhoon. The evacuation plans saved
many lives; although, the spread of various diseases, the destruction of healthcare facilities and poor
conditions raised the death toll in the following months of eruption.

One of the reasons is the volcanic gas which is a water vapor, it is harmless. However, significant
amounts of carbon dioxide, sulfur dioxide, hydrogen sulfide and hydrogen halides can also be emitted
from volcanoes. Depending on their concentrations, these gases are all potentially hazardous to people,
animals, agriculture, and property. Another thing is the sulfur dioxide, with a pungent odor that irritates
skin and the tissues and mucous membranes of the eyes, nose, and throat. SO2 emissions can cause acid
rain and air pollution downwind of a volcano

It also has agriculture impacts whereas, An area of 37,000 acres was destroyed due to the deadly eruption.
Many reforestation projects we re wiped out and overall, 200,000 acres of farmlands that used to cultivate
rice were affected. 800,000 domestic animals died, thus affecting the livelihood of a large number of
farmers. The agricultural losses due to the eruption estimated to 1.5 billion pesos.

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