Human history has always been at the mercy of mother nature, and a uniquely human invention- airplanes- are particularly vulnerable to one of the most powerful forces of nature- volcanic eruptions.
USS Enterprise was the world’s first nuclear powered aircraft carrier, and would see an exceptional five decades of active service throughout an astounding number of operations, including being the first nuclear powered ship to engage in combat. However, Enterprise’s deadliest day was not off of Vietnam, but off of Hawaii.