How many people get killed by volcano eruptions?

The number of people killed by volcanic eruptions varies widely depending on the event's scale, location, and preparedness of the affected communities. On average, volcanic eruptions have caused thousands of fatalities throughout history, with some of the deadliest eruptions, like Mount Tambora in 1815 and Krakatoa in 1883, resulting in tens of thousands of deaths. In recent decades, fatalities have ranged from a few dozen to several hundred per eruption, emphasizing the importance of monitoring and disaster preparedness in volcanic regions.