Worst Volcanic Eruptions Based on Deaths

Mt Unzen

1792

Mt Unzen in Japan caused 12,000-15,000 deaths

Mt Tambora

Apr 7, 1815

Mt Tambora Volcano in Indonesia caused 71,000+ deaths

Mt Krakatoa

Aug 27, 1883

Mt Krakatoa in Indonesia caused 36,000+ deaths

Mt Pelee

May 2, 1902

Mt Pelee in West Indies caused 30,000 deaths

Mt St Helens

1980

Mt St Helens in USA lost $860 million

Galunggung

1982

Galunggung in Indonesia lost $160

Nevado del Ruiz

1985

Nevado del Ruiz in Colombia lost $1000 million

Nevado del Ruiz

Nov 13, 1985

Nevado del Ruiz in Colombia caused 23,000 deaths

Mount Pinatubo

1991

Mount Pinatubo in Philippines lost $211 million

Calbuco

2015

Calbuco in Chile lost $600 million