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Historic Eruption
1961 Eruption of Taisetsuzan
18 June 1961 · Stratovolcano · Japan
On 18 June 1961, Taisetsuzan in Japan erupted. The volcano rises to 2,291 m. It killed at least 2 people. Most deaths were caused by volcanic gases.
- Date
- 18 June 1961
- Volcano
- Taisetsuzan
- Volcano Type
- Stratovolcano
- Elevation
- 2,291 m
- Country
- Japan
- Deaths
- 2
- Main Causes of Death
- Volcanic Gases
Other Significant Eruptions of Taisetsuzan
- 1958July 1958 Eruption · Volcanic Gases2 deaths
Sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Significant Volcanic Eruptions Database (doi:10.7289/V5JW8BSH) · Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program