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Historic Eruption
1900 Eruption of Adatarayama
17 July 1900 · Stratovolcano · Japan
On 17 July 1900, Adatarayama in Japan erupted. The volcano rises to 1,728 m. Its Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI) is 2 out of 8, that of a explosive eruption ejecting more than 1 million m³ of material. It killed at least 72 people and injured 10. Most deaths were caused by ash and tephra fall.
- Date
- 17 July 1900
- Volcano
- Adatarayama
- Volcano Type
- Stratovolcano
- Elevation
- 1,728 m
- Country
- Japan
- Explosivity Index (VEI)
- 2 out of 8
- Deaths
- 72
- Injuries
- 10
- Main Causes of Death
- Ash and Tephra
Other Significant Eruptions of Adatarayama
- 1997September 1997 Eruption · Volcanic Gases4 deaths
Sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Significant Volcanic Eruptions Database (doi:10.7289/V5JW8BSH) · Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program