Mount Tambora Aftermath Table I. Comparison of selected volcanic eruptions

| Eruptions | Country | Location_ | Year_ | Volcanic_Explosivity_Index | Fatalities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Vesuvius | Italy | Mediterranean | 79 | 5 | 02001 >2,000 |
| Hatepe (Taupo) | New Zealand | Pacific Ring of Fire | 186 | 7 | 00000 ? |
| Baekdu | China / North Korea | Pacific Ring of Fire | 969 | 6–7 | 00000 ? |
| Kuwae | Vanuatu | Pacific Ring of Fire | 1452 | 6 | 00000 ? |
| Huaynaputina | Peru | Pacific Ring of Fire | 1600 | 6 | 01400 ≈1,400 |
| Tambora | Indonesia | Pacific Ring of Fire | 1815 | 7 | 71001 >71,000 |
| Krakatoa | Indonesia | Pacific Ring of Fire | 1883 | 6 | 36000 36,600 |
| Santa María | Guatemala | Pacific Ring of Fire | 1902 | 6 | 07001 7,000–13,000 |
| Novarupta | USA, Alaska | Pacific Ring of Fire | 1912 | 6 | 00002 2 |