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Mount Sinabung

Indonesia | Elevation: 2460m

Coordinates: 3.170, 98.392

About

Reactivated in 2010 after 400 years of dormancy. Frequent eruptions since then.

Eruption History

1600VEI 2
2010VEI 2
2013VEI 3
2014VEI 3
2016VEI 3
2016VEI 3
Continued explosive activity
2014VEI 3
Pyroclastic flows killed 16
2013VEI 3
Major eruption phase begins
2010VEI 2
Reawakened after 400 years
1600VEI 2
Last eruption before dormancy

VEI Scale (Volcanic Explosivity Index)

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Current Volcash Score

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Safety Information

During Ash Fall

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For Outdoor Activities

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