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Historic Eruption
1951 Eruption of Camiguin
4 December 1951 · Stratovolcano · Philippines
On 4 December 1951, 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 500 people and left 1,500 missing. Most deaths were caused by pyroclastic flows.
- Date
- 4 December 1951
- Volcano
- Camiguin
- Volcano Type
- Stratovolcano
- Elevation
- 1,552 m
- Country
- Philippines
- Explosivity Index (VEI)
- 3 out of 8
- Deaths
- 500
- Missing
- 1,500
- Main Causes of Death
- Pyroclastic Flows
Other Significant Eruptions of Camiguin
- 19541954 Eruption2 deaths
- 1950September 1950 Eruption · VEI 3 · Pyroclastic Flows68 deaths
- 1949June 1949 Eruption · VEI 3 · Pyroclastic Flows2 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