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Historic Eruption
2015 Eruption of Okataina
October 2015 · Lava dome · New Zealand
In October 2015, Okataina in New Zealand erupted. The volcano rises to 1,111 m. It killed at least 1 person. Most deaths were caused by indirect effects (famine, disease).
- Date
- October 2015
- Volcano
- Okataina
- Volcano Type
- Lava dome
- Elevation
- 1,111 m
- Country
- New Zealand
- Deaths
- 1
- Main Causes of Death
- Indirect Effects (Famine, Disease)
Other Significant Eruptions of Okataina
- 2013December 2013 Eruption · Volcanic Gases1 death
- 1917April 1917 Eruption · VEI 1 · Ash and Tephra2 deaths
- 1903August 1903 Eruption · VEI 1 · Ash and Tephra4 deaths
- 1886June 1886 Eruption · VEI 5 · Ash and Tephra153 deaths
Sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Significant Volcanic Eruptions Database (doi:10.7289/V5JW8BSH) · Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program