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December 1963 Eruption of Irazú Volcano
10 December 1963 · Stratovolcano · Costa Rica
On 10 December 1963, Irazú Volcano in Costa Rica erupted. The volcano rises to 3,436 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 40 people. Most deaths were caused by lahars (volcanic mudflows) and ash and tephra fall. 400 homes were destroyed.
- Date
- 10 December 1963
- Volcano
- Irazú Volcano
- Volcano Type
- Stratovolcano
- Elevation
- 3,436 m
- Country
- Costa Rica
- Explosivity Index (VEI)
- 3 out of 8
- Deaths
- 40
- Homes Destroyed
- 400
- Estimated Damage
- 1 to 5 million US dollars
- Main Causes of Death
- Lahars, Ash and Tephra
Other Significant Eruptions of Irazú Volcano
- 1963March 1963 Eruption · VEI 3 · Ash and Tephra15 deaths
Sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Significant Volcanic Eruptions Database (doi:10.7289/V5JW8BSH) · Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program