Grimsvotn (1784 CE)

Volcanic Eruption · Grimsvotn, Iceland · April, 1784 CE

Type:
Volcanic Eruption
Date:
April, 1784 CE
Location:
Grimsvotn, Iceland
Explosivity (VEI):
4
Deaths:
9,350

Other volcanic eruption records of 1784 CE

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 Grimsvotn (1784 CE) happen?
April, 1784 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: 9,350. Historical death tolls vary by source.

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