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Historic Eruption
1997 Eruption of Karangetang
17 April 1997 · Stratovolcano · Indonesia
On 17 April 1997, Karangetang in Indonesia erupted. The volcano rises to 1,797 m. Its Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI) is 1 out of 8, that of a gentle eruption ejecting more than 10,000 m³ of material. It killed at least 3 people. Most deaths were caused by pyroclastic flows.
- Date
- 17 April 1997
- Volcano
- Karangetang
- Volcano Type
- Stratovolcano
- Elevation
- 1,797 m
- Country
- Indonesia
- Explosivity Index (VEI)
- 1 out of 8
- Deaths
- 3
- Main Causes of Death
- Pyroclastic Flows
Other Significant Eruptions of Karangetang
- 2015May 2015 Eruption · VEI 2
- 2010August 2010 Eruption · VEI 34 deaths
- 2002January 2002 Eruption · VEI 3 · Lahars
- 1992May 1992 Eruption · VEI 1 · Pyroclastic Flows6 deaths
- 1992January 1992 Eruption · VEI 2 · Lahars2 deaths
- 1976September 1976 Eruption · VEI 2 · Pyroclastic Flows, Lava Flows1 death
- 1974February 1974 Eruption · VEI 3 · Debris Avalanche4 deaths
- 1940June 1940 Eruption · VEI 21 death
Sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Significant Volcanic Eruptions Database (doi:10.7289/V5JW8BSH) · Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program