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1835 Eruption of Cosigüina
20 January 1835 · Stratovolcano · Nicaragua
On 20 January 1835, Cosigüina in Nicaragua erupted. The volcano rises to 872 m. Its Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI) is 5 out of 8, that of a paroxysmal eruption ejecting more than 1 km³ of material. The exact death toll is not known. NOAA estimates that it killed between 1 and 50 people. Most deaths were caused by volcanic gases and indirect effects (famine, disease).
- Date
- 20 January 1835
- Volcano
- Cosigüina
- Volcano Type
- Stratovolcano
- Elevation
- 872 m
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Explosivity Index (VEI)
- 5 out of 8
- Estimated Deaths
- 1 to 50 deaths
- Main Causes of Death
- Volcanic Gases, Indirect Effects (Famine, Disease)
Other Significant Eruptions of Cosigüina
Sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Significant Volcanic Eruptions Database (doi:10.7289/V5JW8BSH) · Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program