Global fatalities due to volcanic eruptions by cause 1500-2017

Published by Bruna Alves, Jan 16, 2024
The statistic presents the number of incidents and number of fatalities due to the world's volcanic eruptions from 1500 AD to 2017. Tsunamis as a result of volcanic eruptions caused some 56,800 deaths during this time period.

Number of deaths due to volcanic eruption incidents worldwide from 1500 to 2017, by cause

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Release date

September 2017

Region

Worldwide

Survey time period

1500 to 2017

Supplementary notes

* PDC: pyroclastic density currents; includes pyroclastic flows, surges, and blasts.

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