| Eruption | Date | Volume in km3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
eruptions observed by humans |
Paricutin, Mexico | 1943 | 1.3 |
| Mt.Vesuvius, Italy | 79 A.D. | 3 | |
| Mount St. Helens, Washington |
1980 | 4 | |
| Krakatoa, Indonesia | 1883 | 18 | |
|
inferred by study of deposits |
Long Valley, California | pre-historic | >450 & <700 |
| Yellowstone, Wyoming | pre-historic | 400 |