VEI 7 eruptions , less colossal but still massive , have occurred in historical times . Four VEI 7 eruptions have occurred within the past 2000 years : Taupo Volcano 's Hatepe eruption c. 232 , the 946 eruption of Paektu Mountain , the eruption of Mount Samalas in 1257 , and the 1815 eruption of Mount Tambora
946 eruption
946 eruption of Paektu Mountain
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