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Historic Eruption
1930 Eruption of Stromboli
11 September 1930 · Stratovolcano · Italy
On 11 September 1930, Stromboli in Italy erupted. The volcano rises to 924 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 6 people and injured 20. Most deaths were caused by pyroclastic flows, the tsunami and ash and tephra fall. The eruption triggered a tsunami with waves up to 2.5 m.
- Date
- 11 September 1930
- Volcano
- Stromboli
- Volcano Type
- Stratovolcano
- Elevation
- 924 m
- Country
- Italy
- Explosivity Index (VEI)
- 3 out of 8
- Deaths
- 6
- Injuries
- 20
- Estimated Damage
- 1 to 5 million US dollars
- Main Causes of Death
- Pyroclastic Flows, Tsunami, Ash and Tephra
- Triggered Tsunami
- 1930 Tsunami · 2.5 m
Other Significant Eruptions of Stromboli
- 2019July 2019 Eruption · VEI 2 · Pyroclastic Flows, Ash and Tephra, Tsunami1 death
- 2002December 2002 Eruption · VEI 2
- 2001October 2001 Eruption · VEI 2 · Ash and Tephra1 death
- 1986July 1986 Eruption · VEI 2 · Ash and Tephra1 death
- 1944August 1944 Eruption · VEI 2 · Tsunami
- 1919May 1919 Eruption · VEI 3 · Ash and Tephra4 deaths
- 1916July 1916 Eruption · VEI 3
Sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Significant Volcanic Eruptions Database (doi:10.7289/V5JW8BSH) · Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program