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1868 Eruption of Mauna Loa
3 April 1868 · Shield volcano · United States of America
On 3 April 1868, Mauna Loa in United States of America erupted. The volcano rises to 4,170 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 77 people. Most deaths were caused by the tsunami and lahars (volcanic mudflows). 37 homes were destroyed.
- Date
- 3 April 1868
- Volcano
- Mauna Loa
- Volcano Type
- Shield volcano
- Elevation
- 4,170 m
- Country
- United States of America
- Explosivity Index (VEI)
- 2 out of 8
- Deaths
- 77
- Homes Destroyed
- 37
- Estimated Damage
- 1 to 5 million US dollars
- Main Causes of Death
- Tsunami, Lahars
Other Significant Eruptions of Mauna Loa
- 1919September 1919 Eruption · VEI 0
Sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Significant Volcanic Eruptions Database (doi:10.7289/V5JW8BSH) · Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program