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Historic Eruption
1874 Eruption of Miyakejima
3 July 1874 · Stratovolcano · Japan
On 3 July 1874, Miyakejima in Japan erupted. The volcano rises to 775 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 ash and tephra fall. 45 homes were destroyed.
- Date
- 3 July 1874
- Volcano
- Miyakejima
- Volcano Type
- Stratovolcano
- Elevation
- 775 m
- Country
- Japan
- Explosivity Index (VEI)
- 3 out of 8
- Deaths
- 1
- Homes Destroyed
- 45
- Main Causes of Death
- Ash and Tephra
Other Significant Eruptions of Miyakejima
- 2000June 2000 Eruption · VEI 31 death
- 1983October 1983 Eruption · VEI 3 · Lava Flows, Ash and Tephra
- 1940July 1940 Eruption · VEI 2 · Lava Flows11 deaths
Sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Significant Volcanic Eruptions Database (doi:10.7289/V5JW8BSH) · Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program