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1815 Eruption of Tambora
10 April 1815 · Stratovolcano · Indonesia
On 10 April 1815, Tambora in Indonesia erupted. The volcano rises to 2,850 m. Its Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI) is 7 out of 8, that of a super-colossal eruption ejecting more than 100 km³ of material. It killed at least 60,000 people. Most deaths were caused by pyroclastic flows, the tsunami, a debris avalanche and indirect effects (famine, disease). It is the 1st deadliest eruption recorded by NOAA.
- Date
- 10 April 1815
- Volcano
- Tambora
- Volcano Type
- Stratovolcano
- Elevation
- 2,850 m
- Country
- Indonesia
- Explosivity Index (VEI)
- 7 out of 8
- Deaths
- 60,000
- Homes Destroyed
- more than 1,000
- Estimated Damage
- more than 25 million US dollars
- Main Causes of Death
- Pyroclastic Flows, Tsunami, Debris Avalanche, Indirect Effects (Famine, Disease)
Sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Significant Volcanic Eruptions Database (doi:10.7289/V5JW8BSH) · Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program