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Historic Eruption
1997 Eruption of Adatarayama
15 September 1997 · Stratovolcano · Japan
On 15 September 1997, Adatarayama in Japan erupted. The volcano rises to 1,728 m. It killed at least 4 people. Most deaths were caused by volcanic gases.
- Date
- 15 September 1997
- Volcano
- Adatarayama
- Volcano Type
- Stratovolcano
- Elevation
- 1,728 m
- Country
- Japan
- Deaths
- 4
- Main Causes of Death
- Volcanic Gases
Other Significant Eruptions of Adatarayama
- 1900July 1900 Eruption · VEI 2 · Ash and Tephra72 deaths
Sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Significant Volcanic Eruptions Database (doi:10.7289/V5JW8BSH) · Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program