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Historic Eruption
2000 Eruption of Altar
13 October 2000 · Stratovolcano · Ecuador
On 13 October 2000, Altar in Ecuador erupted. The volcano rises to 5,321 m. It killed at least 13 people. Most deaths were caused by the tsunami and a debris avalanche. 10 homes were destroyed. The eruption triggered a tsunami with waves up to 125 m.
- Date
- 13 October 2000
- Volcano
- Altar
- Volcano Type
- Stratovolcano
- Elevation
- 5,321 m
- Country
- Ecuador
- Deaths
- 13
- Homes Destroyed
- 10
- Estimated Damage
- 1 to 5 million US dollars
- Main Causes of Death
- Tsunami, Debris Avalanche
- Triggered Tsunami
- 2000 Tsunami · 125 m
Sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Significant Volcanic Eruptions Database (doi:10.7289/V5JW8BSH) · Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program