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Historic Eruption
1362 Eruption of Oraefajokull
5 June 1362 · Stratovolcano · Iceland
On 5 June 1362, Oraefajokull in Iceland erupted. The volcano rises to 2,010 m. Its Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI) is 5 out of 8, that of a paroxysmal eruption ejecting more than 1 km³ of material. It killed at least 220 people. Most deaths were caused by ash and tephra fall and floods.
- Date
- 5 June 1362
- Volcano
- Oraefajokull
- Volcano Type
- Stratovolcano
- Elevation
- 2,010 m
- Country
- Iceland
- Explosivity Index (VEI)
- 5 out of 8
- Deaths
- 220
- Main Causes of Death
- Ash and Tephra, Floods
Other Significant Eruptions of Oraefajokull
- 1727August 1727 Eruption · VEI 4 · Floods3 deaths
Sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Significant Volcanic Eruptions Database (doi:10.7289/V5JW8BSH) · Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program