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Historic Eruption
946 Eruption of Changbaishan
946 · Stratovolcano · North Korea
In 946, Changbaishan in North Korea erupted. The volcano rises to 2,744 m. Its Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI) is 7 out of 8, that of a super-colossal eruption ejecting more than 100 km³ of material.
- Date
- 946
- Volcano
- Changbaishan
- Volcano Type
- Stratovolcano
- Elevation
- 2,744 m
- Country
- North Korea
- Explosivity Index (VEI)
- 7 out of 8
Sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Significant Volcanic Eruptions Database (doi:10.7289/V5JW8BSH) · Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program