World Map › Major Eruptions › Campi Flegrei 1538
Historic Eruption
1538 Eruption of Campi Flegrei
29 September 1538 · Caldera · Italy
On 29 September 1538, Campi Flegrei in Italy erupted. The volcano rises to 458 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 24 people. Most deaths were caused by ash and tephra fall.
- Date
- 29 September 1538
- Volcano
- Campi Flegrei
- Volcano Type
- Caldera
- Elevation
- 458 m
- Country
- Italy
- Explosivity Index (VEI)
- 3 out of 8
- Deaths
- 24
- Main Causes of Death
- Ash and Tephra
Other Significant Eruptions of Campi Flegrei
- 2017September 2017 Eruption3 deaths
- 1970March 1970 Eruption · Earthquakes3 deaths
Sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Significant Volcanic Eruptions Database (doi:10.7289/V5JW8BSH) · Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program