Search Kids Discover

Big Blowup

  • August 9, 2013
  • By KIDS DISCOVER

The 1991 volcanic eruption of Mount Pinatubo in the Philippines was the second largest of the 20th century — and the largest to hit a highly populated area. Gases and ash spewed into the atmosphere, cooling global temperatures by almost a full degree Fahrenheit until 1993.

About the author

Kids Discover For over 25 years, we’ve been creating beautifully crafted nonfiction products for kids. With a specialty in science and social studies, our team of talented writers, award-winning designers and illustrators, and subject-experts from leading institutions is committed to a single mission: to get children excited about reading and learning.