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Tambora (täm`bərə), active volcano, N Sumbawa, Nusa Tenggara Barat prov., Indonesia, rising to 9,255 ft (2,821 m). The volcano's 1815 eruption was Indonesia's biggest and one of the world's most destructive in historical times, killing an estimated 50,000–90,000 people, destroying the kingdoms of Tambora and Papegat, and causing crop failures on neighboring Bali and Lambok. Lingering clouds of ash led to global cooling and created "the year without a summer" in many areas throughout the world, including the United States. Tambora a volcano in Indonesia, on N Sumbawa: violent eruption of 1815 reduced its height from about 4000 m (13 000 ft.) to 2850 m (9400 ft.) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The Colombian music is heavy on tambora, a type of drum, while the Mexican style emphasizes trumpet and horns. Iceland, Tambora, Indonesia in 1815, Krakatau in 1883, Mt. The city is asking residents on Bakerton and Tambora and in other parts of Santa Clarita, to monitor these issues to help homeowners keep their back yards water-free, said Christopher Price, assistant city engineer. |
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