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Historic Eruption
1949 Eruption of Puracé
26 May 1949 · Stratovolcano · Colombia
On 26 May 1949, Puracé in Colombia erupted. The volcano rises to 4,650 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 17 people. Most deaths were caused by ash and tephra fall.
- Date
- 26 May 1949
- Volcano
- Puracé
- Volcano Type
- Stratovolcano
- Elevation
- 4,650 m
- Country
- Colombia
- Explosivity Index (VEI)
- 2 out of 8
- Deaths
- 17
- Main Causes of Death
- Ash and Tephra
Other Significant Eruptions of Puracé
- 1885May 1885 Eruption · VEI 3
Sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Significant Volcanic Eruptions Database (doi:10.7289/V5JW8BSH) · Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program