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Historic Eruption
1912 Eruption of Novarupta
6 September 1912 · Caldera · United States of America
On 6 September 1912, Novarupta in United States of America erupted. The volcano rises to 841 m. Its Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI) is 6 out of 8, that of a colossal eruption ejecting more than 10 km³ of material. It killed at least 2 people. Most deaths were caused by ash and tephra fall.
- Date
- 6 September 1912
- Volcano
- Novarupta
- Volcano Type
- Caldera
- Elevation
- 841 m
- Country
- United States of America
- Explosivity Index (VEI)
- 6 out of 8
- Deaths
- 2
- Main Causes of Death
- Ash and Tephra
Sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Significant Volcanic Eruptions Database (doi:10.7289/V5JW8BSH) · Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program