Volcanic eruption

Eruption of Ijen

25 Feb 1917 – 14 Mar 1917 · 8.06° S, 114.24° E

The Ijen volcano complex is a group of composite volcanoes located on the border between Banyuwangi Regency and Bondowoso Regency of East Java, Indonesia. It is known for its blue fire, acidic crater lake, and labour-intensive sulfur mining.

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What the records say

When
25 Feb 1917 – 14 Mar 1917
Kind
Volcanic eruption
Coordinates
8.06° S, 114.24° E
Vei
1
Vent
Kawah Ijen
Dated by
Observations: Reported
Volcano number
263350
Eruption number
16170

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