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Historic Eruption
1822 Eruption of Galunggung
8 October 1822 · Stratovolcano · Indonesia
On 8 October 1822, Galunggung in Indonesia erupted. The volcano rises to 2,168 m. Its Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI) is 5 out of 8, that of a paroxysmal eruption ejecting more than 1 km³ of material. It killed at least 4,011 people. Most deaths were caused by pyroclastic flows and lahars (volcanic mudflows). It is the 14th deadliest eruption recorded by NOAA.
- Date
- 8 October 1822
- Volcano
- Galunggung
- Volcano Type
- Stratovolcano
- Elevation
- 2,168 m
- Country
- Indonesia
- Explosivity Index (VEI)
- 5 out of 8
- Deaths
- 4,011
- Homes Destroyed
- 101 to 1,000
- Estimated Damage
- 5 to 25 million US dollars
- Main Causes of Death
- Pyroclastic Flows, Lahars
Other Significant Eruptions of Galunggung
- 1982May 1982 Eruption · VEI 4 · Indirect Effects (Famine, Disease), Ash and Tephra68 deaths
Sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Significant Volcanic Eruptions Database (doi:10.7289/V5JW8BSH) · Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program