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Historic Eruption
1924 Eruption of Mount Papandayan
18 December 1924 · Stratovolcano · Indonesia
On 18 December 1924, Mount Papandayan in Indonesia erupted. The volcano rises to 2,665 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 1 person. Most deaths were caused by volcanic gases.
- Date
- 18 December 1924
- Volcano
- Mount Papandayan
- Volcano Type
- Stratovolcano
- Elevation
- 2,665 m
- Country
- Indonesia
- Explosivity Index (VEI)
- 1 out of 8
- Deaths
- 1
- Main Causes of Death
- Volcanic Gases
Other Significant Eruptions of Mount Papandayan
- 1772August 1772 Eruption · VEI 3 · Debris Avalanche2,957 deaths
Sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Significant Volcanic Eruptions Database (doi:10.7289/V5JW8BSH) · Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program