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Historic Eruption
1953 Eruption of Hakoneyama
26 July 1953 · Volcanic complex · Japan
On 26 July 1953, Hakoneyama in Japan erupted. The volcano rises to 1,438 m. It killed at least 10 people. Most deaths were caused by a debris avalanche.
- Date
- 26 July 1953
- Volcano
- Hakoneyama
- Volcano Type
- Volcanic complex
- Elevation
- 1,438 m
- Country
- Japan
- Deaths
- 10
- Main Causes of Death
- Debris Avalanche
Other Significant Eruptions of Hakoneyama
- 1972October 1972 Eruption2 deaths
- 1952March 1952 Eruption · Volcanic Gases1 death
- 1951November 1951 Eruption · Volcanic Gases2 deaths
- 1933May 1933 Eruption · Volcanic Gases1 death
Sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Significant Volcanic Eruptions Database (doi:10.7289/V5JW8BSH) · Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program