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1976 Eruption of Sangay Volcano
12 August 1976 · Stratovolcano · Ecuador
On 12 August 1976, Sangay volcano in Ecuador erupted. The volcano rises to 5,286 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 2 people and injured 4. Most deaths were caused by ash and tephra fall.
- Date
- 12 August 1976
- Volcano
- Sangay volcano
- Volcano Type
- Stratovolcano
- Elevation
- 5,286 m
- Country
- Ecuador
- Explosivity Index (VEI)
- 3 out of 8
- Deaths
- 2
- Injuries
- 4
- Main Causes of Death
- Ash and Tephra
Other Significant Eruptions of Sangay volcano
- 2021March 2021 Eruption · VEI 2 · Ash and Tephra
Sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Significant Volcanic Eruptions Database (doi:10.7289/V5JW8BSH) · Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program