Reread the first section of the article. What are some examples of strange weather events that happened in 1816? Include at least three.
What details does the author include in “A Ruined Land” to help you picture how powerful the eruption of Mount Tambora was?
Based on “Ignored and Forgotten,” what are some effects Tambora’s eruption had on the island of Sumbawa?
How does the map on page 8, titled “The Eruption Felt Around the World,” help you understand the end of the section “Ignored and Forgotten”?