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Historic Eruption
1983 Eruption of Miyakejima
3 October 1983 · Stratovolcano · Japan
On 3 October 1983, 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. 400 homes were destroyed.
- Date
- 3 October 1983
- Volcano
- Miyakejima
- Volcano Type
- Stratovolcano
- Elevation
- 775 m
- Country
- Japan
- Explosivity Index (VEI)
- 3 out of 8
- Homes Destroyed
- 400
- Estimated Damage
- 1 to 5 million US dollars
Other Significant Eruptions of Miyakejima
- 2000June 2000 Eruption · VEI 31 death
- 1940July 1940 Eruption · VEI 2 · Lava Flows11 deaths
- 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