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Historic Eruption
1995 Eruption of Fogo
2 April 1995 · Stratovolcano · Cape Verde
On 2 April 1995, Fogo in Cape Verde erupted. The volcano rises to 2,829 m. Its Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI) is 2 out of 8, that of a explosive eruption ejecting more than 1 million m³ of material. 10 homes were destroyed.
- Date
- 2 April 1995
- Volcano
- Fogo
- Volcano Type
- Stratovolcano
- Elevation
- 2,829 m
- Country
- Cape Verde
- Explosivity Index (VEI)
- 2 out of 8
- Injuries
- 20
- Homes Destroyed
- 10
- Estimated Damage
- less than 1 million US dollars
Other Significant Eruptions of Fogo
- 2014November 2014 Eruption · VEI 2 · Lava Flows
- 1847April 1847 Eruption · VEI 2 · Earthquakes
Sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Significant Volcanic Eruptions Database (doi:10.7289/V5JW8BSH) · Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program