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Historic Eruption
1982 Eruption of Galunggung
17 May 1982 · Stratovolcano · Indonesia
On 17 May 1982, Galunggung in Indonesia erupted. The volcano rises to 2,168 m. Its Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI) is 4 out of 8, that of a cataclysmic eruption ejecting more than 0.1 km³ of material. It killed at least 68 people. Most deaths were caused by indirect effects (famine, disease) and ash and tephra fall. Damage is estimated at 15 million US dollars at the time.
- Date
- 17 May 1982
- Volcano
- Galunggung
- Volcano Type
- Stratovolcano
- Elevation
- 2,168 m
- Country
- Indonesia
- Explosivity Index (VEI)
- 4 out of 8
- Deaths
- 68
- Estimated Damage
- 15 million US dollars
- Main Causes of Death
- Indirect Effects (Famine, Disease), Ash and Tephra
Other Significant Eruptions of Galunggung
- 1822October 1822 Eruption · VEI 5 · Pyroclastic Flows, Lahars4,011 deaths
Sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Significant Volcanic Eruptions Database (doi:10.7289/V5JW8BSH) · Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program