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Historic Eruption
1940 Eruption of Miyakejima
12 July 1940 · Stratovolcano · Japan
On 12 July 1940, Miyakejima in Japan erupted. The volcano rises to 775 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 11 people and injured 20. Most deaths were caused by lava flows. 24 homes were destroyed.
- Date
- 12 July 1940
- Volcano
- Miyakejima
- Volcano Type
- Stratovolcano
- Elevation
- 775 m
- Country
- Japan
- Explosivity Index (VEI)
- 2 out of 8
- Deaths
- 11
- Injuries
- 20
- Homes Destroyed
- 24
- Main Causes of Death
- Lava Flows
Other Significant Eruptions of Miyakejima
- 2000June 2000 Eruption · VEI 31 death
- 1983October 1983 Eruption · VEI 3 · Lava Flows, Ash and Tephra
- 1874July 1874 Eruption · VEI 3 · Ash and Tephra1 death
Sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Significant Volcanic Eruptions Database (doi:10.7289/V5JW8BSH) · Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program