Table 3 Seven largest incidents in terms of loss of life (not including indirect or seismicity-related fatal causes)
From: Volcanic fatalities database: analysis of volcanic threat with distance and victim classification
Volcano name | Year | Number of fatalities | Fatal cause |
|---|---|---|---|
Krakatau, Indonesia | 1883 | 36,000 | Tsunami |
Pelée, Martinique | 1902 | 28,000 | PDCs |
Nevado del Ruiz, Colombia | 1985 | 24,000 | Lahars |
Tambora, Indonesia | 1815 | 12,000 | Multiple (PDCs, Tephra, Tsunami) |
Unzendake, Japan | 1792 | 10,139 | Tsunami |
Kelut, Indonesia | 1586 | 10,000 | Lahars |
Kelut, Indonesia | 1919 | 5110 | Lahars |