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Historic Eruption
1783 Eruption of Aogashima
10 April 1783 · Stratovolcano · Japan
On 10 April 1783, Aogashima in Japan erupted. The volcano rises to 423 m. Its Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI) is 3 out of 8, that of a severe eruption ejecting more than 10 million m³ of material. It killed at least 7 people. Most deaths were caused by ash and tephra fall. 61 homes were destroyed.
- Date
- 10 April 1783
- Volcano
- Aogashima
- Volcano Type
- Stratovolcano
- Elevation
- 423 m
- Country
- Japan
- Explosivity Index (VEI)
- 3 out of 8
- Deaths
- 7
- Homes Destroyed
- 61
- Main Causes of Death
- Ash and Tephra
Other Significant Eruptions of Aogashima
- 1785April 1785 Eruption · VEI 3135 deaths
- 1780July 1780 Eruption · VEI 37 deaths
Sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Significant Volcanic Eruptions Database (doi:10.7289/V5JW8BSH) · Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program