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Historic Eruption
2024 Eruption of Lewotobi
3 November 2024 · Stratovolcano · Indonesia
On 3 November 2024, Lewotobi in Indonesia erupted. The volcano rises to 1,703 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 9 people and injured 64. Most deaths were caused by ash and tephra fall, pyroclastic flows and lava flows. 23 homes were destroyed.
- Date
- 3 November 2024
- Volcano
- Lewotobi
- Volcano Type
- Stratovolcano
- Elevation
- 1,703 m
- Country
- Indonesia
- Explosivity Index (VEI)
- 2 out of 8
- Deaths
- 9
- Injuries
- 64
- Homes Destroyed
- 23
- Main Causes of Death
- Ash and Tephra, Pyroclastic Flows, Lava Flows
Other Significant Eruptions of Lewotobi
- 2025March 2025 Eruption · VEI 2 · Ash and Tephra, Pyroclastic Flows1 death
- 1907September 1907 Eruption · VEI 21 death
- 1869July 1869 Eruption · VEI 22 deaths
Sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Significant Volcanic Eruptions Database (doi:10.7289/V5JW8BSH) · Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program