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Historic Eruption
1987 Eruption of Mount Sirung
1 December 1987 · Volcanic complex · Indonesia
On 1 December 1987, Mount Sirung in Indonesia erupted. The volcano rises to 1,347 m. It killed at least 125 people. 237 homes were destroyed. Damage is estimated at 5 million US dollars at the time. It is associated with a magnitude 6.5 earthquake.
- Date
- 1 December 1987
- Volcano
- Mount Sirung
- Volcano Type
- Volcanic complex
- Elevation
- 1,347 m
- Country
- Indonesia
- Deaths
- 125
- Homes Destroyed
- 237
- Estimated Damage
- 5 million US dollars
- Associated Earthquake
- M 6.5
Other Significant Eruptions of Mount Sirung
- 1953June 1953 Eruption · VEI 05 deaths
Sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Significant Volcanic Eruptions Database (doi:10.7289/V5JW8BSH) · Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program