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Historic Eruption
1677 Eruption of la Palma
22 November 1677 · Stratovolcano · Spain
On 22 November 1677, La Palma in Spain erupted. The volcano rises to 2,426 m. Its Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI) is 2 out of 8, that of a explosive eruption ejecting more than 1 million m³ of material. It killed at least 1 person. Most deaths were caused by volcanic gases.
- Date
- 22 November 1677
- Volcano
- La Palma
- Volcano Type
- Stratovolcano
- Elevation
- 2,426 m
- Country
- Spain
- Explosivity Index (VEI)
- 2 out of 8
- Deaths
- 1
- Main Causes of Death
- Volcanic Gases
Other Significant Eruptions of La Palma
- 2021September 2021 Eruption · VEI 3 · Lava Flows1 death
- 1971October 1971 Eruption · VEI 2
Sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Significant Volcanic Eruptions Database (doi:10.7289/V5JW8BSH) · Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program