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Historic Eruption
2018 Eruption of Krakatau
22 December 2018 · Caldera · Indonesia
On 22 December 2018, Krakatau in Indonesia erupted. The volcano rises to 285 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 437 people and injured 31,943 and left 10 missing. Most deaths were caused by the tsunami. 2,844 homes were destroyed. Damage is estimated at 250 million US dollars at the time. The eruption triggered a tsunami with waves up to 85 m.
- Date
- 22 December 2018
- Volcano
- Krakatau
- Volcano Type
- Caldera
- Elevation
- 285 m
- Country
- Indonesia
- Explosivity Index (VEI)
- 4 out of 8
- Deaths
- 437
- Injuries
- 31,943
- Missing
- 10
- Homes Destroyed
- 2,844
- Estimated Damage
- 250 million US dollars
- Main Causes of Death
- Tsunami
- Triggered Tsunami
- 2018 Tsunami · 85 m
Other Significant Eruptions of Krakatau
- 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
- 1883August 1883 Eruption · VEI 6 · Tsunami, Pyroclastic Flows, Indirect Effects (Famine, Disease)36,417 deaths
- 416416 Eruption · Tsunami
Sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Significant Volcanic Eruptions Database (doi:10.7289/V5JW8BSH) · Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program