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Historic Eruption
1883 Eruption of Krakatau
27 August 1883 · Caldera · Indonesia
On 27 August 1883, Krakatau in Indonesia erupted. The volcano rises to 285 m. Its Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI) is 6 out of 8, that of a colossal eruption ejecting more than 10 km³ of material. It killed at least 36,417 people. Most deaths were caused by the tsunami, pyroclastic flows and indirect effects (famine, disease). It is the 2nd deadliest eruption recorded by NOAA.
- Date
- 27 August 1883
- Volcano
- Krakatau
- Volcano Type
- Caldera
- Elevation
- 285 m
- Country
- Indonesia
- Explosivity Index (VEI)
- 6 out of 8
- Deaths
- 36,417
- Homes Destroyed
- 101 to 1,000
- Estimated Damage
- 5 to 25 million US dollars
- Main Causes of Death
- Tsunami, Pyroclastic Flows, Indirect Effects (Famine, Disease)
Other Significant Eruptions of Krakatau
- 2018December 2018 Eruption · VEI 4 · Tsunami437 deaths
- 1993June 1993 Eruption · VEI 1 · Ash and Tephra1 death
- 1981October 1981 Eruption · VEI 1 · Debris Avalanche, Ash and Tephra, Tsunami
- 1928March 1928 Eruption · VEI 2
- 416416 Eruption · Tsunami
Sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Significant Volcanic Eruptions Database (doi:10.7289/V5JW8BSH) · Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program