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1992 Eruption of Mount Spurr
17 September 1992 · Stratovolcano · United States of America
On 17 September 1992, Mount Spurr in United States of America erupted. The volcano rises to 3,374 m. Its Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI) is 4 out of 8, that of a cataclysmic eruption ejecting more than 0.1 km³ of material. It killed at least 1 person. Most deaths were caused by indirect effects (famine, disease). Damage is estimated at 2 million US dollars at the time.
- Date
- 17 September 1992
- Volcano
- Mount Spurr
- Volcano Type
- Stratovolcano
- Elevation
- 3,374 m
- Country
- United States of America
- Explosivity Index (VEI)
- 4 out of 8
- Deaths
- 1
- Estimated Damage
- 2 million US dollars
- Main Causes of Death
- Indirect Effects (Famine, Disease)
Sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Significant Volcanic Eruptions Database (doi:10.7289/V5JW8BSH) · Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program