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Historic Eruption
1969 Eruption of Didicas
21 March 1969 · Compound volcano · Philippines
On 21 March 1969, Didicas in Philippines erupted. The volcano rises to 228 m. Its Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI) is 2 out of 8, that of a explosive eruption ejecting more than 1 million m³ of material. It killed at least 3 people. Most deaths were caused by the tsunami.
- Date
- 21 March 1969
- Volcano
- Didicas
- Volcano Type
- Compound volcano
- Elevation
- 228 m
- Country
- Philippines
- Explosivity Index (VEI)
- 2 out of 8
- Deaths
- 3
- Main Causes of Death
- Tsunami
Sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Significant Volcanic Eruptions Database (doi:10.7289/V5JW8BSH) · Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program