Volcanic eruption

Eruption of Papandayan

12 Aug 1772 · Indonesia

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When
12 Aug 1772
Kind
Volcanic eruption
Where
Indonesia
Coordinates
7.32° S, 107.73° E
Vei
3
Deaths
2957
Volcano type
Stratovolcano

Mount Papandayan

Complex stratovolcano in Java, Indonesia

Mount Papandayan is a complex stratovolcano, located in Garut Regency, to the southeast of the city of Bandung in West Java, Indonesia. It is about 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) to the southwest of the town of Garut. At the summit, there are four large craters which contain active fumarole fields.

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