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Historic Eruption
1973 Eruption of Iliwerung
December 1973 · Volcanic complex · Indonesia
In December 1973, Iliwerung in Indonesia erupted. The volcano rises to 583 m. Its Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI) is 2 out of 8, that of a explosive eruption ejecting more than 1 million m³ of material. It killed at least 2 people. Most deaths were caused by the tsunami.
- Date
- December 1973
- Volcano
- Iliwerung
- Volcano Type
- Volcanic complex
- Elevation
- 583 m
- Country
- Indonesia
- Explosivity Index (VEI)
- 2 out of 8
- Deaths
- 2
- Main Causes of Death
- Tsunami
Other Significant Eruptions of Iliwerung
- 1979July 1979 Eruption · Tsunami1,239 deaths
- 1948April 1948 Eruption · VEI 2
- 18701870 Eruption · VEI 3
Sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Significant Volcanic Eruptions Database (doi:10.7289/V5JW8BSH) · Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program