July 17, 2006, causing major destruction in West Java and Central Java. The M_w-7.7 earthquake-induced tsunami struck over 250 km of the coastline and caused more than 600 deaths. The approximate run-up height was about 4-6 meters.

Historic eruptions and arc volcanism

The Sunda Arc is home to some of the world's most dangerous and explosive volcanoes. The 1815 eruption of Mount Tambora on Sumbawa and the 1257 eruption

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