1888 Ritter Island eruption and tsunami
On the morning of March 13, 1888, an explosion took place on Ritter Island, a small volcanic island in the Bismarck and Solomon Seas, between New Britain and Umboi Island. The explosion resulted in the collapse of most of the island and generated a tsunami with runups of up to 15 meters (49 ft) that caused damage more than 700 kilometers (430 mi) away and killed anywhere between 500 and 3,000 on neighbouring islands, including scientists and explorers. This event is the largest volcanic island sector collapse in recent history.
| 1888 Ritter Island eruption and tsunami | |
|---|---|
| Volcano | Ritter Island |
| Start date | March 13, 1888 |
| End date | March 13, 1888 |
| Type | Phreatic or phreatomagmatic |
| Location | Bismarck Sea (German New Guinea) 5.520°S 148.115°E |
| VEI | 2–3 |
| Impact | Volcanic summit collapsed resulting in a tsunami |
| Deaths | 500–3,000 |
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