- Type:
- Volcanic Eruption
- Date:
- October 26, 2010 CE
- Location:
- Merapi, Indonesia
- Explosivity (VEI):
- 4
- Deaths:
- 367
- Injuries:
- 277
- Damage:
- ~$600M (value at the time)
Other volcanic eruption records of 2010 CE
- Karangetang, Indonesia · VEI 3 · 4 deaths
- Sinabung, Indonesia · VEI 3 · 2 deaths
- Eyjafjallajokull, Iceland · VEI 2 · 2 deaths
- Pacaya, Guatemala · VEI 3 · 1 deaths
- Tungurahua, Ecuador · VEI 3
- Zealandia Bank, United States
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 Merapi (2010 CE) happen?
- October 26, 2010 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: 367. Historical death tolls vary by source.