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Historic Eruption
1986 Eruption of Akita-Yakeyama
8 May 1986 · Stratovolcano · Japan
On 8 May 1986, Akita-Yakeyama in Japan erupted. The volcano rises to 1,366 m. It killed at least 1 person. Most deaths were caused by volcanic gases.
- Date
- 8 May 1986
- Volcano
- Akita-Yakeyama
- Volcano Type
- Stratovolcano
- Elevation
- 1,366 m
- Country
- Japan
- Deaths
- 1
- Main Causes of Death
- Volcanic Gases
Other Significant Eruptions of Akita-Yakeyama
- 19881988 Eruption · Indirect Effects (Famine, Disease)3 deaths
Sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Significant Volcanic Eruptions Database (doi:10.7289/V5JW8BSH) · Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program