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Historic Eruption
1971 Eruption of Cerro Hudson
12 August 1971 · Stratovolcano · Chile
On 12 August 1971, Cerro Hudson in Chile erupted. The volcano rises to 1,905 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 3 people. Most deaths were caused by lahars (volcanic mudflows).
- Date
- 12 August 1971
- Volcano
- Cerro Hudson
- Volcano Type
- Stratovolcano
- Elevation
- 1,905 m
- Country
- Chile
- Explosivity Index (VEI)
- 3 out of 8
- Deaths
- 3
- Main Causes of Death
- Lahars
Other Significant Eruptions of Cerro Hudson
- 1991August 1991 Eruption · VEI 5
- 1973April 1973 Eruption · Lahars2 deaths
- 1890 BCE1890 BCE Eruption · VEI 6
Sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Significant Volcanic Eruptions Database (doi:10.7289/V5JW8BSH) · Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program