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Historic Eruption
1996 Eruption of Kanlaon Volcano
10 August 1996 · Stratovolcano · Philippines
On 10 August 1996, Kanlaon Volcano in Philippines erupted. The volcano rises to 2,422 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 3 people and injured 18. Most deaths were caused by ash and tephra fall.
- Date
- 10 August 1996
- Volcano
- Kanlaon Volcano
- Volcano Type
- Stratovolcano
- Elevation
- 2,422 m
- Country
- Philippines
- Explosivity Index (VEI)
- 2 out of 8
- Deaths
- 3
- Injuries
- 18
- Main Causes of Death
- Ash and Tephra
Other Significant Eruptions of Kanlaon Volcano
- 2024December 2024 Eruption · VEI 2 · Ash and Tephra, Pyroclastic Flows
- 2024June 2024 Eruption · VEI 3 · Lahars, Volcanic Gases, Ash and Tephra
Sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Significant Volcanic Eruptions Database (doi:10.7289/V5JW8BSH) · Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program