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Historic Eruption
1978 Eruption of Tangkuban Parahu
1978 · Stratovolcano · Indonesia
In 1978, Tangkuban Parahu in Indonesia erupted. The volcano rises to 2,084 m. It killed at least 3 people. Most deaths were caused by indirect effects (famine, disease).
- Date
- 1978
- Volcano
- Tangkuban Parahu
- Volcano Type
- Stratovolcano
- Elevation
- 2,084 m
- Country
- Indonesia
- Deaths
- 3
- Main Causes of Death
- Indirect Effects (Famine, Disease)
Other Significant Eruptions of Tangkuban Parahu
- 1923June 1923 Eruption · Volcanic Gases3 deaths
- 1846May 1846 Eruption · VEI 2
Sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Significant Volcanic Eruptions Database (doi:10.7289/V5JW8BSH) · Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program