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Historic Eruption
1978 Eruption of Dieng Volcanic Complex
1978 · Volcanic complex · Indonesia
In 1978, Dieng Volcanic Complex in Indonesia erupted. The volcano rises to 2,565 m. It killed at least 3 people. Most deaths were caused by indirect effects (famine, disease).
- Date
- 1978
- Volcano
- Dieng Volcanic Complex
- Volcano Type
- Volcanic complex
- Elevation
- 2,565 m
- Country
- Indonesia
- Deaths
- 3
- Main Causes of Death
- Indirect Effects (Famine, Disease)
Other Significant Eruptions of Dieng Volcanic Complex
- 2017July 2017 Eruption · VEI 18 deaths
- 1992March 1992 Eruption · Volcanic Gases1 death
- 1979February 1979 Eruption · VEI 1 · Volcanic Gases149 deaths
- 1964December 1964 Eruption · VEI 1114 deaths
- 1944December 1944 Eruption · VEI 2 · Ash and Tephra117 deaths
- 1939October 1939 Eruption · VEI 1 · Ash and Tephra10 deaths
- 1928May 1928 Eruption · VEI 2 · Ash and Tephra40 deaths
- 1847December 1847 Eruption · VEI 2
- 1826October 1826 Eruption · VEI 2
- 17861786 Eruption · VEI 2 · Debris Avalanche38 deaths
Sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Significant Volcanic Eruptions Database (doi:10.7289/V5JW8BSH) · Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program