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Historic Eruption
1993 Eruption of Kīlauea
19 April 1993 · Shield volcano · United States of America
On 19 April 1993, Kīlauea in United States of America erupted. The volcano rises to 1,222 m. It killed at least 1 person and injured 22. Most deaths were caused by a debris avalanche.
- Date
- 19 April 1993
- Volcano
- Kīlauea
- Volcano Type
- Shield volcano
- Elevation
- 1,222 m
- Country
- United States of America
- Deaths
- 1
- Injuries
- 22
- Main Causes of Death
- Debris Avalanche
Other Significant Eruptions of Kīlauea
- 2018July 2018 Eruption · Ash and Tephra
- 2018April 2018 Eruption · VEI 1 · Lava Flows
- 2018February 2018 Eruption · VEI 1 · Volcanic Gases1 death
- 2014November 2014 Eruption
- 2012March 2012 Eruption · Lava Flows
- 2012February 2012 Eruption
- 2009November 2009 Eruption
- 2000November 2000 Eruption · VEI 3 · Volcanic Gases2 deaths
- 1998April 1998 Eruption · Lava Flows1 death
- 1975November 1975 Eruption · VEI 0 · Tsunami2 deaths
- 1924May 1924 Eruption · VEI 2 · Ash and Tephra1 death
- 1823February 1823 Eruption · VEI 0 · Lava Flows
- 1790November 1790 Eruption · VEI 4 · Pyroclastic Flows5,405 deaths
Sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Significant Volcanic Eruptions Database (doi:10.7289/V5JW8BSH) · Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program