- Type:
- Volcanic Eruption
- Date:
- April 17, 1987 CE
- Location:
- Etna, Italy
- Explosivity (VEI):
- 2
- Deaths:
- 2
- Injuries:
- 7
Other volcanic eruption records of 1987 CE
- Sirung, Indonesia · 125 deaths
- Pacaya, Guatemala · VEI 3
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), Global Significant Volcanic Eruptions Database, doi:10.7289/V5JW8BSH · License: U.S. Government Work · institutional record ↗
Frequently asked questions
- When did Etna (1987 CE) happen?
- April 17, 1987 CE.
- Where does this information come from?
- This record comes from NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), Global Significant Volcanic Eruptions Database, doi:10.7289/V5JW8BSH; it was not hand-authored and is stored together with its source.
- How many people died?
- Recorded estimate: 2. Historical death tolls vary by source.