Oraefajokull (1362 CE)

Volcanic Eruption · Oraefajokull, Iceland · June 5, 1362 CE

Type:
Volcanic Eruption
Date:
June 5, 1362 CE
Location:
Oraefajokull, Iceland
Explosivity (VEI):
5
Deaths:
220

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 Oraefajokull (1362 CE) happen?
June 5, 1362 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: 220. Historical death tolls vary by source.

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