Historic Eruption

1998 Eruption of Kīlauea

28 April 1998 · Shield volcano · United States of America

On 28 April 1998, Kīlauea in United States of America erupted. The volcano rises to 1,222 m. It killed at least 1 person. Most deaths were caused by lava flows.

Date

28 April 1998

Volcano

Kīlauea

Volcano Type

Shield volcano

Elevation

1,222 m

Country

United States of America

Deaths

1

Main Causes of Death

Lava Flows

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
• 1993April 1993 Eruption · Debris Avalanche1 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

• Volcano Page · Kīlauea

Sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Significant Volcanic Eruptions Database (doi:10.7289/V5JW8BSH) · Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program