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Historic Eruption
1979 Eruption of Asosan
6 September 1979 · Caldera · Japan
On 6 September 1979, Asosan in Japan erupted. The volcano rises to 1,592 m. Its Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI) is 2 out of 8, that of a explosive eruption ejecting more than 1 million m³ of material. It killed at least 3 people and injured 11. Most deaths were caused by ash and tephra fall.
- Date
- 6 September 1979
- Volcano
- Asosan
- Volcano Type
- Caldera
- Elevation
- 1,592 m
- Country
- Japan
- Explosivity Index (VEI)
- 2 out of 8
- Deaths
- 3
- Injuries
- 11
- Main Causes of Death
- Ash and Tephra
Other Significant Eruptions of Asosan
- 1997November 1997 Eruption · Volcanic Gases2 deaths
- 1994May 1994 Eruption · VEI 1 · Volcanic Gases1 death
- 1990October 1990 Eruption · VEI 2 · Volcanic Gases1 death
- 1990April 1990 Eruption · VEI 2 · Volcanic Gases1 death
- 1990March 1990 Eruption · VEI 2 · Volcanic Gases1 death
- 1989February 1989 Eruption · Volcanic Gases1 death
- 1957October 1957 Eruption · VEI 2 · Ash and Tephra12 deaths
- 1953April 1953 Eruption · VEI 2 · Ash and Tephra6 deaths
- 1872December 1872 Eruption · VEI 3 · Ash and Tephra4 deaths
- 1854February 1854 Eruption · VEI 23 deaths
- 1826October 1826 Eruption · VEI 2 · Ash and Tephra
- 1816July 1816 Eruption · VEI 2 · Ash and Tephra1 death
- 1485January 1485 Eruption · VEI 21 death
- 1331December 1331 Eruption · VEI 2
Sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Significant Volcanic Eruptions Database (doi:10.7289/V5JW8BSH) · Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program