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1932 Eruption of Kusatsu-Shiranesan
1 October 1932 · Stratovolcano · Japan
On 1 October 1932, Kusatsu-Shiranesan in Japan erupted. The volcano rises to 2,165 m. Its Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI) is 3 out of 8, that of a severe eruption ejecting more than 10 million m³ of material. It killed at least 2 people and injured 7. Most deaths were caused by lahars (volcanic mudflows).
- Date
- 1 October 1932
- Volcano
- Kusatsu-Shiranesan
- Volcano Type
- Stratovolcano
- Elevation
- 2,165 m
- Country
- Japan
- Explosivity Index (VEI)
- 3 out of 8
- Deaths
- 2
- Injuries
- 7
- Main Causes of Death
- Lahars
Other Significant Eruptions of Kusatsu-Shiranesan
- 2018January 2018 Eruption · VEI 1 · Ash and Tephra1 death
- 1976August 1976 Eruption · Volcanic Gases3 deaths
- 1971December 1971 Eruption · Volcanic Gases6 deaths
Sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Significant Volcanic Eruptions Database (doi:10.7289/V5JW8BSH) · Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program