1991 eruption of Mount Pinatubo, Volcanic eruption in the Philippines
The 1991 eruption of Mount Pinatubo was one of the most powerful volcanic events of the 20th century.
Mount Pinatubo lay dormant for about 500 years before its spectacular eruption in June 1991.
The eruption affected the indigenous Aeta people, forcing them to relocate from their ancestral lands.
Following the eruption, the region has become a study site for volcanic activity and its climatic impacts.
The vast amounts of ejected material contributed to global cooling, lowering global temperatures.
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