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Historic Eruption
1989 Eruption of Kirishimayama
26 August 1989 · Shield volcano · Japan
On 26 August 1989, Kirishimayama in Japan erupted. The volcano rises to 1,700 m. It killed at least 2 people. Most deaths were caused by volcanic gases.
- Date
- 26 August 1989
- Volcano
- Kirishimayama
- Volcano Type
- Shield volcano
- Elevation
- 1,700 m
- Country
- Japan
- Deaths
- 2
- Main Causes of Death
- Volcanic Gases
Other Significant Eruptions of Kirishimayama
- 1923July 1923 Eruption · VEI 21 death
- 1900February 1900 Eruption · VEI 22 deaths
- 1896March 1896 Eruption · VEI 2 · Ash and Tephra1 death
- 1895October 1895 Eruption · VEI 2 · Ash and Tephra4 deaths
- 1717February 1717 Eruption · VEI 31 death
- 1716November 1716 Eruption · VEI 31 death
- 1566October 1566 Eruption · VEI 3
Sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Significant Volcanic Eruptions Database (doi:10.7289/V5JW8BSH) · Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program