Ruang is a stratovolcano located in Indonesia at a tectonic subduction zone in oceanic crust less than 15 kilometers deep, reaching an elevation of 703 meters. Official records from the Smithsonian Global Volcanism Program document a total of 13 confirmed eruptions spanning from the 19th century CE through the 21st century CE.
Historical Eruption Records and Chronology
The historical record for Ruang begins in the 19th century CE, which accounts for 8 of the volcano's 13 confirmed eruptions. The earliest recorded eruption in the official dataset began on July 2, 1808 CE, with a Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI) of 2.0. Subsequent confirmed eruptions during this century included activity on September 16, 1856 CE (VEI 1.0) and November 15, 1874 CE (VEI 2.0).
Activity continued into the 20th century CE with 3 recorded eruptions. Among these, an eruption occurred from May 29, 1914 CE to February 28, 1915 CE, noting specific activity in summit craters K2 and K3 with a VEI of 2.0.
Recent Activity and Maximum Scale
The 21st century CE accounts for 2 confirmed eruptions in the official record. The latest recorded eruption sequence in the dataset began on April 16, 2024 CE, and concluded on May 7, 2024 CE. This 2024 event reached a Volcanic Explosivity Index of 4.0, which stands as the largest recorded VEI in the volcano's documented history.
Frequently asked questions
What type of volcano is Ruang and where is it located?
Ruang is a stratovolcano located in Indonesia, standing at an elevation of 703 meters.
How many eruptions have been recorded at Ruang?
The Smithsonian Global Volcanism Program records 13 confirmed eruptions for Ruang, spanning from 1808 to 2024 CE.
What was the largest recorded eruption at Ruang?
The largest recorded Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI) for Ruang is 4.0, which occurred during the eruption that started on April 16, 2024 CE.
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Sources and further context
Official datasets support the event-specific facts.