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Historic Eruption
250 BCE Eruption of Raoul Island
250 BCE · Stratovolcano · New Zealand
In 250 BCE, Raoul Island in New Zealand erupted. The volcano rises to 516 m. Its Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI) is 6 out of 8, that of a colossal eruption ejecting more than 10 km³ of material.
- Date
- 250 BCE
- Volcano
- Raoul Island
- Volcano Type
- Stratovolcano
- Elevation
- 516 m
- Country
- New Zealand
- Explosivity Index (VEI)
- 6 out of 8
Other Significant Eruptions of Raoul Island
- 2006March 2006 Eruption · VEI 1 · Ash and Tephra1 death
Sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Significant Volcanic Eruptions Database (doi:10.7289/V5JW8BSH) · Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program