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Historic Eruption
1984 Eruption of Oku Volcanic Field
15 August 1984 · Volcanic field · Cameroon
On 15 August 1984, Oku Volcanic Field in Cameroon erupted. The volcano rises to 3,011 m. It killed at least 37 people. Most deaths were caused by volcanic gases. The eruption triggered a tsunami with waves up to 5 m.
- Date
- 15 August 1984
- Volcano
- Oku Volcanic Field
- Volcano Type
- Volcanic field
- Elevation
- 3,011 m
- Country
- Cameroon
- Deaths
- 37
- Main Causes of Death
- Volcanic Gases
- Triggered Tsunami
- 1984 Tsunami · 5 m
Other Significant Eruptions of Oku Volcanic Field
- 1986August 1986 Eruption · VEI 3 · Volcanic Gases1,700 deaths
Sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Significant Volcanic Eruptions Database (doi:10.7289/V5JW8BSH) · Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program