| VEI 4 eruption (USGS) | |
|---|---|
The volcano during the eruption | |
| Volcano | Mt Tambora |
| Date | June 7, 1567 |
| Time | 1736 UTC |
| Eruption type | Strombolian |
| Location | Java, Indonesia |
| Fatalities | 917 |
| Damages | $474 thousand |
| Other impacts | Pyroclastic flows |
This eruption was the first eruption from the Tambora Caldera in 74,000 years. 917 people are known t have died, $474 thousand was known to have been done in damages. Pyroclastic flows set down deposits that enabled the eruption to be rated as a VEI 4.