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Historic Eruption
1949 Eruption of Camiguin
June 1949 · Stratovolcano · Philippines
In June 1949, Camiguin in Philippines erupted. The volcano rises to 1,552 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 2 people. Most deaths were caused by pyroclastic flows.
- Date
- June 1949
- Volcano
- Camiguin
- Volcano Type
- Stratovolcano
- Elevation
- 1,552 m
- Country
- Philippines
- Explosivity Index (VEI)
- 3 out of 8
- Deaths
- 2
- Main Causes of Death
- Pyroclastic Flows
Other Significant Eruptions of Camiguin
- 19541954 Eruption2 deaths
- 1951December 1951 Eruption · VEI 3 · Pyroclastic Flows500 deaths
- 1950September 1950 Eruption · VEI 3 · Pyroclastic Flows68 deaths
- 1871April 1871 Eruption · VEI 2
Sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Significant Volcanic Eruptions Database (doi:10.7289/V5JW8BSH) · Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program