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1953 Eruption of Mount Sirung
June 1953 · Volcanic complex · Indonesia
In June 1953, Mount Sirung in Indonesia erupted. The volcano rises to 1,347 m. Its Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI) is 0 out of 8, that of a non-explosive eruption. It killed at least 5 people and injured 1.
- Date
- June 1953
- Volcano
- Mount Sirung
- Volcano Type
- Volcanic complex
- Elevation
- 1,347 m
- Country
- Indonesia
- Explosivity Index (VEI)
- 0 out of 8
- Deaths
- 5
- Injuries
- 1
Other Significant Eruptions of Mount Sirung
- 1987December 1987 Eruption125 deaths
Sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Significant Volcanic Eruptions Database (doi:10.7289/V5JW8BSH) · Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program