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2005 Eruption of Santa Ana Volcano
1 October 2005 · Stratovolcano · El Salvador
On 1 October 2005, Santa Ana Volcano in El Salvador erupted. The volcano rises to 2,381 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. Most deaths were caused by a debris avalanche.
- Date
- 1 October 2005
- Volcano
- Santa Ana Volcano
- Volcano Type
- Stratovolcano
- Elevation
- 2,381 m
- Country
- El Salvador
- Explosivity Index (VEI)
- 3 out of 8
- Deaths
- 2
- Main Causes of Death
- Debris Avalanche
Sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Significant Volcanic Eruptions Database (doi:10.7289/V5JW8BSH) · Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program