The Worst Volcanic Eruptions

Mt Vesuvius

79

Italy, more than 10 000 deaths

Mt Vesuvius

1631

Italy, 6000 deaths.

Laki Volcanic System

Period: Jun 8, 1783 to 1784

Iceland, 9350 deaths

Mt Unzen

1792

Japan, 12 000 to 15 000 deaths

Mt Tambora

Period: Apr 5, 1815 to Apr 10, 1815

Indonesia, 92 000 deaths

Mt Galunggung

1882

Indonesia, 4011 deaths

Mt Krakatoa

Period: Aug 26, 1883 to Aug 28, 1883

Indonesia, 36 000 deaths

Mt Pelee

Period: Apr 25, 1902 to May 8, 1902

West Indies, 40 000 deaths

Mt Kelut

May 19, 1919

Indonesia, 5110 deaths

Nevado del Ruiz

Nov 13, 1985

Colombia, 23 000 deaths.