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Historic Eruption
1964 Eruption of Paluweh
1 January 1964 · Stratovolcano · Indonesia
On 1 January 1964, Paluweh in Indonesia erupted. The volcano rises to 875 m. Its Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI) is 2 out of 8, that of a explosive eruption ejecting more than 1 million m³ of material. It killed at least 1 person and injured 3.
- Date
- 1 January 1964
- Volcano
- Paluweh
- Volcano Type
- Stratovolcano
- Elevation
- 875 m
- Country
- Indonesia
- Explosivity Index (VEI)
- 2 out of 8
- Deaths
- 1
- Injuries
- 3
Other Significant Eruptions of Paluweh
- 2013August 2013 Eruption · VEI 35 deaths
- 2013February 2013 Eruption · VEI 3
- 1981September 1981 Eruption · VEI 2 · Pyroclastic Flows
- 1973January 1973 Eruption · VEI 3
- 1928August 1928 Eruption · VEI 3 · Tsunami, Ash and Tephra226 deaths
Sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Significant Volcanic Eruptions Database (doi:10.7289/V5JW8BSH) · Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program