- Type:
- Volcanic Eruption
- Date:
- January 7, 1969 CE
- Location:
- Merapi, Indonesia
- Explosivity (VEI):
- 2
- Deaths:
- 3
Other volcanic eruption records of 1969 CE
- Didicas, Philippines · VEI 2 · 3 deaths
- Iya, Indonesia · VEI 3 · 2 deaths
- Naruko, Japan · 1 deaths
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 Merapi (1969 CE) happen?
- January 7, 1969 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: 3. Historical death tolls vary by source.