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Historic Eruption
1902 Eruption of Izu-Torishima
7 August 1902 · Stratovolcano · Japan
On 7 August 1902, Izu-Torishima in Japan erupted. The volcano rises to 394 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 125 people.
- Date
- 7 August 1902
- Volcano
- Izu-Torishima
- Volcano Type
- Stratovolcano
- Elevation
- 394 m
- Country
- Japan
- Explosivity Index (VEI)
- 3 out of 8
- Deaths
- 125
Other Significant Eruptions of Izu-Torishima
- 1939August 1939 Eruption · VEI 22 deaths
Sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Significant Volcanic Eruptions Database (doi:10.7289/V5JW8BSH) · Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program