The Greatest April Fool’s Prank in History: When a Volcano “Erupted” in Alaska 🌋😂

It was April 1, 1974 — a quiet morning in Sitka, Alaska — when panic suddenly spread across the town. Residents looked up to see thick black smoke billowing from the long-dormant Mount Edgecumbe volcano. Many feared the worst — after centuries of silence, had the volcano finally awakened? Phones rang off the hook, and emergency calls poured in. But what came next would make history as one of the most brilliant April Fool’s pranks ever pulled off. 😲🔥

When the Coast Guard sent a helicopter to investigate, the pilot couldn’t believe his eyes. Inside the massive crater lay 70 burning tires, carefully arranged to create the illusion of an eruption. And right there in the snow, painted in giant 50-foot letters, were the words: “APRIL FOOL.” The mastermind behind it all? A local prankster named Oliver “Porky” Bickar, who had secretly planned the stunt for years, waiting for the perfect weather and timing. 🎭❄️

The joke became legendary — covered in newspapers worldwide — and even decades later, Alaskans still remember that day with laughter. What began as panic ended in amusement, proving that sometimes, humor can erupt just as powerfully as nature itself. 🌋💨😂 #AprilFool #LegendaryPrank #MountEdgecumbe #AlaskaStories #UnbelievableFacts #EpicMoments #TrueStory #HistoryWithA Smile