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Historic Eruption
2021 Eruption of la Palma
19 September 2021 · Stratovolcano · Spain
On 19 September 2021, La Palma in Spain erupted. The volcano rises to 2,426 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 1 person. Most deaths were caused by lava flows. 1,345 homes were destroyed. Damage is estimated at 924 million US dollars at the time.
- Date
- 19 September 2021
- Volcano
- La Palma
- Volcano Type
- Stratovolcano
- Elevation
- 2,426 m
- Country
- Spain
- Explosivity Index (VEI)
- 3 out of 8
- Deaths
- 1
- Homes Destroyed
- 1,345
- Estimated Damage
- 924 million US dollars
- Main Causes of Death
- Lava Flows
Other Significant Eruptions of La Palma
- 1971October 1971 Eruption · VEI 2
- 1677November 1677 Eruption · VEI 2 · Volcanic Gases1 death
Sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Significant Volcanic Eruptions Database (doi:10.7289/V5JW8BSH) · Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program