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Historic Eruption
1568 Eruption of Savo
1568 · Stratovolcano · Solomon Islands
In 1568, Savo in Solomon Islands erupted. The volcano rises to 485 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 1,001 people. Most deaths were caused by pyroclastic flows, ash and tephra fall and lahars (volcanic mudflows). It is the 45th deadliest eruption recorded by NOAA.
- Date
- 1568
- Volcano
- Savo
- Volcano Type
- Stratovolcano
- Elevation
- 485 m
- Country
- Solomon Islands
- Explosivity Index (VEI)
- 3 out of 8
- Deaths
- 1,001
- Main Causes of Death
- Pyroclastic Flows, Ash and Tephra, Lahars
Other Significant Eruptions of Savo
- 18401840 Eruption · VEI 3 · Pyroclastic Flows100 deaths
Sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Significant Volcanic Eruptions Database (doi:10.7289/V5JW8BSH) · Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program