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Historic Eruption
2018 Eruption of Fuego
3 June 2018 · Stratovolcano · Guatemala
On 3 June 2018, Fuego in Guatemala erupted. The volcano rises to 3,763 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 201 people and injured 27 and left 229 missing. Most deaths were caused by pyroclastic flows. 186 homes were destroyed. Damage is estimated at 120 million US dollars at the time.
- Date
- 3 June 2018
- Volcano
- Fuego
- Volcano Type
- Stratovolcano
- Elevation
- 3,763 m
- Country
- Guatemala
- Explosivity Index (VEI)
- 2 out of 8
- Deaths
- 201
- Injuries
- 27
- Missing
- 229
- Homes Destroyed
- 186
- Estimated Damage
- 120 million US dollars
- Main Causes of Death
- Pyroclastic Flows
Other Significant Eruptions of Fuego
- 2017June 2017 Eruption · VEI 2 · Pyroclastic Flows
- 1974October 1974 Eruption · VEI 4 · Ash and Tephra, Lahars
- 1971September 1971 Eruption · VEI 3 · Lahars, Ash and Tephra10 deaths
- 1963September 1963 Eruption · VEI 3 · Lahars7 deaths
- 1932January 1932 Eruption · VEI 4
- 1717August 1717 Eruption · VEI 4 · Earthquakes
- 1581December 1581 Eruption · VEI 4
Sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Significant Volcanic Eruptions Database (doi:10.7289/V5JW8BSH) · Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program