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Historic Eruption
1986 Eruption of Izu Ōshima
15 November 1986 · Stratovolcano · Japan
On 15 November 1986, Izu Ōshima in Japan erupted. The volcano rises to 746 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 1 person. Most deaths were caused by indirect effects (famine, disease).
- Date
- 15 November 1986
- Volcano
- Izu Ōshima
- Volcano Type
- Stratovolcano
- Elevation
- 746 m
- Country
- Japan
- Explosivity Index (VEI)
- 3 out of 8
- Deaths
- 1
- Main Causes of Death
- Indirect Effects (Famine, Disease)
Other Significant Eruptions of Izu Ōshima
- 1957October 1957 Eruption · VEI 2 · Ash and Tephra1 death
- 1953October 1953 Eruption · VEI 11 death
- 17891789 Eruption · VEI 2 · Ash and Tephra
Sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Significant Volcanic Eruptions Database (doi:10.7289/V5JW8BSH) · Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program