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Arjuno-Welirang

Start Date: 1991  Sep 13 

Eruption is UNCERTAIN

Area of Activity: Gunung Welirang

Eruptive Characteristics:
    Central vent eruption
    Explosive eruption  (?)

Start Date: 1952  Aug 15 ± 5 days Stop Date: Unknown

Dating Technique: Historical Records

Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI):  0

Area of Activity: NW flank (Kawah Plupuh)

Eruptive Characteristics:
    Flank (excentric) vent
    Phreatic explosion(s)  (?)
    Mudflow(s) (lahars)

Start Date: 1950  Oct 30  Stop Date: Unknown

Dating Technique: Historical Records

Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI):  2

Area of Activity: NW part of Gunung Welirang (2500 & 2700 m)

Eruptive Characteristics:
    Explosive eruption


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