- Type:
- Volcanic Eruption
- Date:
- October 8, 1822 CE
- Location:
- Galunggung, Indonesia
- Explosivity (VEI):
- 5
- Deaths:
- 4,011
Other volcanic eruption records of 1822 CE
- Merapi, Indonesia · VEI 3 · 100 deaths
- Toya, Japan · VEI 4 · 50 deaths
- Volcanic Eruption · VSSI_Tg 1.22
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 Galunggung (1822 CE) happen?
- October 8, 1822 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: 4,011. Historical death tolls vary by source.