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Historic Eruption
2006 Eruption of Raoul Island
17 March 2006 · Stratovolcano · New Zealand
On 17 March 2006, Raoul Island in New Zealand erupted. The volcano rises to 516 m. Its Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI) is 1 out of 8, that of a gentle eruption ejecting more than 10,000 m³ of material. It killed at least 1 person. Most deaths were caused by ash and tephra fall.
- Date
- 17 March 2006
- Volcano
- Raoul Island
- Volcano Type
- Stratovolcano
- Elevation
- 516 m
- Country
- New Zealand
- Explosivity Index (VEI)
- 1 out of 8
- Deaths
- 1
- Main Causes of Death
- Ash and Tephra
Other Significant Eruptions of Raoul Island
- 250 BCE250 BCE Eruption · VEI 6
Sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Significant Volcanic Eruptions Database (doi:10.7289/V5JW8BSH) · Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program