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Historic Eruption
1952 Eruption of Myojinsho
24 September 1952 · Caldera · Japan
On 24 September 1952, Myojinsho in Japan erupted. The volcano rises to 11 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 31 people. Most deaths were caused by pyroclastic flows. The eruption triggered a tsunami with waves up to 0.5 m.
- Date
- 24 September 1952
- Volcano
- Myojinsho
- Volcano Type
- Caldera
- Elevation
- 11 m
- Country
- Japan
- Explosivity Index (VEI)
- 2 out of 8
- Deaths
- 31
- Estimated Damage
- less than 1 million US dollars
- Main Causes of Death
- Pyroclastic Flows
- Triggered Tsunami
- 1952 Tsunami · 0.5 m
Other Significant Eruptions of Myojinsho
- 1953March 1953 Eruption · VEI 2
Sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Significant Volcanic Eruptions Database (doi:10.7289/V5JW8BSH) · Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program