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Historic Eruption
2010 Eruption of Pacaya
27 May 2010 · Volcanic complex · Guatemala
On 27 May 2010, 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. It killed at least 1 person and left 3 missing. Most deaths were caused by ash and tephra fall. 3 homes were destroyed.
- Date
- 27 May 2010
- Volcano
- Pacaya
- Volcano Type
- Volcanic complex
- Elevation
- 2,569 m
- Country
- Guatemala
- Explosivity Index (VEI)
- 3 out of 8
- Deaths
- 1
- Missing
- 3
- Homes Destroyed
- 3
- Estimated Damage
- less than 1 million US dollars
- Main Causes of Death
- Ash and Tephra
Other Significant Eruptions of Pacaya
- 1995April 1995 Eruption · VEI 3 · Lahars1 death
- 1987January 1987 Eruption · VEI 3
Sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Significant Volcanic Eruptions Database (doi:10.7289/V5JW8BSH) · Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program