Oruanui eruption

The Oruanui eruption was a large volcanic eruption that happened 26,500 years ago at the Taupo Volcano in New Zealand. This eruption measured an 8 on the Volcanic Explosivity Index. This is the Earth's most recent super-eruption.

Oruanui eruption
A large eruption column during the Oruanui eruption as it may have appeared from space
Volcano	Taupo Volcano
Date	About 26,500 BC
Type	Ultra-Plinian
Location	North Island, New Zealand 38°48′S 175°54′E
VEI	8