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Historic Eruption
2014 Eruption of Ontakesan
27 September 2014 · Volcanic complex · Japan
On 27 September 2014, Ontakesan in Japan erupted. The volcano rises to 3,067 m. Its Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI) is 3 out of 8, that of a severe eruption ejecting more than 10 million m³ of material. It killed at least 55 people and injured 70.
- Date
- 27 September 2014
- Volcano
- Ontakesan
- Volcano Type
- Volcanic complex
- Elevation
- 3,067 m
- Country
- Japan
- Explosivity Index (VEI)
- 3 out of 8
- Deaths
- 55
- Injuries
- 70
Other Significant Eruptions of Ontakesan
- 1984September 1984 Eruption · Debris Avalanche29 deaths
Sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Significant Volcanic Eruptions Database (doi:10.7289/V5JW8BSH) · Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program