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There have been twenty significant volcanic eruptions so far in the 21st century. Three major ones have occurred since 2009: Eyjafjallajokull (Iceland) in 2010, Mount Merapi which had 353 casualties in Java in 2010, and Puyehue-Cordon Caulle in Chile.

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How many people have died in the 21st century because of volcanos?

Approximately 900 people have died due to volcanic activity in the 21st century. The most deadly volcanic event of this century was the eruption of Mount Merapi in Indonesia in 2010, which claimed over 350 lives.


How many times did krakatau erupt and when?

Krakatau, the volcanic island in Indonesia, famously erupted in 1883, with a series of explosive events that culminated on August 26-27, resulting in one of the deadliest volcanic eruptions in recorded history. It erupted multiple times in the years following, including significant eruptions in 1927, which led to the emergence of a new volcanic island, Anak Krakatau ("Child of Krakatau"). Since then, it has continued to erupt periodically, with notable activity in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.


What is the largest number of causalities for a volcanic eruption and the century the eruption occurred?

For the 21st century, that would be Mount Merapi in Indonesia in 2010 so far.


When did mount makiling erupt?

Mount Makiling, located in the Philippines, is classified as a potentially active stratovolcano. Its last confirmed eruption occurred in 1900, although it has shown signs of volcanic activity in the past. Since then, it has remained quiet, with no significant eruptions recorded in the 20th or 21st centuries. Due to its history, it is monitored for any potential volcanic activity.


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