| VEI 7 super eruption (USGS) | |
|---|---|
 The volcano during its violent eruption | |
| Volcano | Ambrym volcano |
| Date | September 15, 2147 |
| Time | 0427 Vanuatu time |
| Eruption type | Ultra-Plinian |
| Location | Vanuatu |
| Fatalities | 841 |
| Damages | $5 billion (2147 USD) |
| Other impacts | Pyroclastic flows and lahars |
The 2147 eruption of Ambrym was an incredibly violent eruption, and was the biggest ever recorded for the volcano, being rated as a VEI 7 by the USGS later on. The eruption led to 841 fatalities, and $5 billion in damages as a result. It was the 8th biggest eruption of the last 2,000 years.