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Historic Eruption
1808 Eruption of Sao Jorge
1 May 1808 · Fissure vent · Portugal
On 1 May 1808, Sao Jorge in Portugal erupted. The volcano rises to 1,053 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 9 people. Most deaths were caused by lava flows.
- Date
- 1 May 1808
- Volcano
- Sao Jorge
- Volcano Type
- Fissure vent
- Elevation
- 1,053 m
- Country
- Portugal
- Explosivity Index (VEI)
- 1 out of 8
- Deaths
- 9
- Main Causes of Death
- Lava Flows
Other Significant Eruptions of Sao Jorge
- 1757July 1757 Eruption · VEI 0 · Earthquakes1,053 deaths
- 1580May 1580 Eruption · VEI 3 · Pyroclastic Flows10 deaths
Sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Significant Volcanic Eruptions Database (doi:10.7289/V5JW8BSH) · Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program