Largest Volcanic Eruptions by Loss of Life

1.Grímsvötn (5,000,000) 1783

2.Huaynaputina (2,000,000) 1600

3.Mt. Tambora (71,000) 1815

4.Krakatoa (36,000) 1883

5.Mt. Pelée (30,000) 1902

6.Nevada del Ruiz (23,000) 1985

7.Mt. Unzen (15,000) 1792

8.Kelud (10,000) 1586

9.Mt. Galunggung (4,011) 1822

10.El Chichón (3,500) 1982