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Historic Eruption
1840 Eruption of Savo
1840 · Stratovolcano · Solomon Islands
In 1840, 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 100 people. Most deaths were caused by pyroclastic flows.
- Date
- 1840
- Volcano
- Savo
- Volcano Type
- Stratovolcano
- Elevation
- 485 m
- Country
- Solomon Islands
- Explosivity Index (VEI)
- 3 out of 8
- Deaths
- 100
- Main Causes of Death
- Pyroclastic Flows
Other Significant Eruptions of Savo
- 15681568 Eruption · VEI 3 · Pyroclastic Flows, Ash and Tephra, Lahars1,001 deaths
Sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Significant Volcanic Eruptions Database (doi:10.7289/V5JW8BSH) · Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program