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1861 Eruption of Dubbi Volcano
7 May 1861 · Stratovolcano · Eritrea
On 7 May 1861, Dubbi Volcano in Eritrea erupted. The volcano rises to 1,625 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 106 people. Most deaths were caused by pyroclastic flows.
- Date
- 7 May 1861
- Volcano
- Dubbi Volcano
- Volcano Type
- Stratovolcano
- Elevation
- 1,625 m
- Country
- Eritrea
- Explosivity Index (VEI)
- 3 out of 8
- Deaths
- 106
- Homes Destroyed
- 101 to 1,000
- Estimated Damage
- 5 to 25 million US dollars
- Main Causes of Death
- Pyroclastic Flows
Sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Significant Volcanic Eruptions Database (doi:10.7289/V5JW8BSH) · Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program