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Historic Eruption
1984 Eruption of Ontakesan
14 September 1984 · Volcanic complex · Japan
On 14 September 1984, Ontakesan in Japan erupted. The volcano rises to 3,067 m. It killed at least 29 people. Most deaths were caused by a debris avalanche.
- Date
- 14 September 1984
- Volcano
- Ontakesan
- Volcano Type
- Volcanic complex
- Elevation
- 3,067 m
- Country
- Japan
- Deaths
- 29
- Main Causes of Death
- Debris Avalanche
Other Significant Eruptions of Ontakesan
- 2014September 2014 Eruption · VEI 355 deaths
Sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Significant Volcanic Eruptions Database (doi:10.7289/V5JW8BSH) · Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program