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Historic Eruption
1987 Eruption of Pacaya
25 January 1987 · Volcanic complex · Guatemala
On 25 January 1987, Pacaya in Guatemala erupted. The volcano rises to 2,569 m. Its Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI) is 3 out of 8, that of a severe eruption ejecting more than 10 million m³ of material. 63 homes were destroyed.
- Date
- 25 January 1987
- Volcano
- Pacaya
- Volcano Type
- Volcanic complex
- Elevation
- 2,569 m
- Country
- Guatemala
- Explosivity Index (VEI)
- 3 out of 8
- Injuries
- 15
- Homes Destroyed
- 63
- Estimated Damage
- less than 1 million US dollars
Other Significant Eruptions of Pacaya
- 2010May 2010 Eruption · VEI 3 · Ash and Tephra1 death
- 1995April 1995 Eruption · VEI 3 · Lahars1 death
Sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Significant Volcanic Eruptions Database (doi:10.7289/V5JW8BSH) · Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program