- Type:
- Volcanic Eruption
- Date:
- March 9, 1887 CE
- Location:
- Mayon, Philippines
- Explosivity (VEI):
- 3
- Deaths:
- 15
Press of the period
Archive newspaper issues published within a few days of this event. These issues may not report the event itself; they offer a direct window onto the press of the period.
- Luxemburger WortMarch 9, 1887open in archive ↗
- VooruitMarch 9, 1887open in archive ↗
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 Mayon (1887 CE) happen?
- March 9, 1887 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: 15. Historical death tolls vary by source.