The Cultural Impact of Volcanic Eruptions Throughout History

These natural disasters have had a surprising influence on art, music, and literature.

By Toby Arguello | Published Jul 27, 2021

volcanic eruptions in history — Fresco of Mount Vesuvius, preserved in Pompeii's House of the Centenary.Photo Credit: Wikipedia

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volcanic eruptions in history — 1888 lithograph of the 1883 eruption of Indonesia's Krakatoa.
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volcanic eruptions in history — 1888 depiction of the sky over London following the 1883 eruption of Krakatoa.
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Cultural History