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1993 Eruption of Galeras
14 January 1993 · Volcanic complex · Colombia
On 14 January 1993, Galeras in Colombia erupted. The volcano rises to 4,276 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 9 people. Most deaths were caused by ash and tephra fall.
- Date
- 14 January 1993
- Volcano
- Galeras
- Volcano Type
- Volcanic complex
- Elevation
- 4,276 m
- Country
- Colombia
- Explosivity Index (VEI)
- 2 out of 8
- Deaths
- 9
- Main Causes of Death
- Ash and Tephra
Sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Significant Volcanic Eruptions Database (doi:10.7289/V5JW8BSH) · Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program