- Type:
- Volcanic Eruption
- Date:
- May 17, 1982 CE
- Location:
- Galunggung, Indonesia
- Explosivity (VEI):
- 4
- Deaths:
- 68
- Damage:
- ~$15M (value at the time)
Other volcanic eruption records of 1982 CE
- Chichon, El, Mexico · VEI 5 · 1,879 deaths
- Chichon, El, Mexico · VEI 5 · 33 deaths
- Chichon, El, Mexico · VEI 5 · 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 Galunggung (1982 CE) happen?
- May 17, 1982 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: 68. Historical death tolls vary by source.