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Historic Eruption
1860 BCE Eruption of St. Helens
1860 BCE · Stratovolcano · United States of America
In 1860 BCE, St. Helens in United States of America erupted. The volcano rises to 2,549 m. Its Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI) is 6 out of 8, that of a colossal eruption ejecting more than 10 km³ of material.
- Date
- 1860 BCE
- Volcano
- St. Helens
- Volcano Type
- Stratovolcano
- Elevation
- 2,549 m
- Country
- United States of America
- Explosivity Index (VEI)
- 6 out of 8
Other Significant Eruptions of St. Helens
- 1980May 1980 Eruption · VEI 5 · Pyroclastic Flows, Lahars, Ash and Tephra61 deaths
- 18001800 Eruption · VEI 5 · Indirect Effects (Famine, Disease)
Sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Significant Volcanic Eruptions Database (doi:10.7289/V5JW8BSH) · Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program