- Type:
- Volcanic Eruption
- Date:
- April 26, 1966 CE
- Location:
- Kelud, Indonesia
- Explosivity (VEI):
- 4
- Deaths:
- 215
- Injuries:
- 86
Other volcanic eruption records of 1966 CE
- Awu, Indonesia · VEI 4 · 39 deaths
- Lengai, Ol Doinyo, Tanzania · VEI 4
- Tinakula, Solomon Is. · VEI 3
- Rincon de la Vieja, Costa Rica · 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 Kelud (1966 CE) happen?
- April 26, 1966 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: 215. Historical death tolls vary by source.