Banda Api Vulkan Ausbrüchecaldera 640 m / 2,100 ft
Banda Sea, Indonesien, -4.53°S / 129.87°E Eruption-Liste: 1988, 1901, 1890, 1855, 1835, 1825 (?), 1824, 1820, 1816, 1778, 1775, 1773, 1765, 1762, 1749, 1722, 1712, 1690, 1683, 1635, 1632, 1615, 1614 (?), 1609, 1598, 1586 1988 eruptionBanda Api erupted explosively on 9 May 1988. An ash plume of 3 km height was produced and large incandescent bombs were ejected. Lava flows traveled east towards Neira Island. A row of 5 vents were active at the summit. During 8-10 May, frequent earthquakes were felt in Neira village 2 km east of the summit.1800 residents were evacuated to Neira and Lontar Islands, and 5,000 of Neira city's residents were evacuated to safer areas. Satellite observations showed that the ash from the eruption reached an altitude of 16 km. The eruption ended in August 1988. --- Source: GVP monthly reports |
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