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1933 Eruption of Kharimkotan
8 January 1933 · Stratovolcano · Russia
On 8 January 1933, Kharimkotan in Russia erupted. The volcano rises to 1,145 m. Its Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI) is 5 out of 8, that of a paroxysmal eruption ejecting more than 1 km³ of material. It killed at least 2 people. Most deaths were caused by the tsunami. The eruption triggered a tsunami with waves up to 9 m.
- Date
- 8 January 1933
- Volcano
- Kharimkotan
- Volcano Type
- Stratovolcano
- Elevation
- 1,145 m
- Country
- Russia
- Explosivity Index (VEI)
- 5 out of 8
- Deaths
- 2
- Main Causes of Death
- Tsunami
- Triggered Tsunami
- 1933 Tsunami · 9 m
Sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Significant Volcanic Eruptions Database (doi:10.7289/V5JW8BSH) · Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program