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Historic Eruption
1988 Eruption of Banda Api
9 May 1988 · Caldera · Indonesia
On 9 May 1988, Banda Api in Indonesia erupted. The volcano rises to 596 m. Its Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI) is 3 out of 8, that of a severe eruption ejecting more than 10 million m³ of material. It killed at least 4 people. Most deaths were caused by ash and tephra fall and lava flows.
- Date
- 9 May 1988
- Volcano
- Banda Api
- Volcano Type
- Caldera
- Elevation
- 596 m
- Country
- Indonesia
- Explosivity Index (VEI)
- 3 out of 8
- Deaths
- 4
- Main Causes of Death
- Ash and Tephra, Lava Flows
Other Significant Eruptions of Banda Api
- 1835November 1835 Eruption
- 1820June 1820 Eruption · VEI 2
- 1694November 1694 Eruption · VEI 3
- 1615March 1615 Eruption · VEI 3
- 15981598 Eruption · VEI 3
Sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Significant Volcanic Eruptions Database (doi:10.7289/V5JW8BSH) · Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program