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Historic Eruption
1988 Eruption of Akita-Yakeyama
1988 · Stratovolcano · Japan
In 1988, Akita-Yakeyama in Japan erupted. The volcano rises to 1,366 m. It killed at least 3 people. Most deaths were caused by indirect effects (famine, disease).
- Date
- 1988
- Volcano
- Akita-Yakeyama
- Volcano Type
- Stratovolcano
- Elevation
- 1,366 m
- Country
- Japan
- Deaths
- 3
- Main Causes of Death
- Indirect Effects (Famine, Disease)
Other Significant Eruptions of Akita-Yakeyama
- 1986May 1986 Eruption · Volcanic Gases1 death
Sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Significant Volcanic Eruptions Database (doi:10.7289/V5JW8BSH) · Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program