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Historic Eruption
1962 Eruption of Tokachidake
29 June 1962 · Stratovolcano · Japan
On 29 June 1962, Tokachidake in Japan erupted. The volcano rises to 2,077 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 5 people and injured 11. Most deaths were caused by ash and tephra fall.
- Date
- 29 June 1962
- Volcano
- Tokachidake
- Volcano Type
- Stratovolcano
- Elevation
- 2,077 m
- Country
- Japan
- Explosivity Index (VEI)
- 3 out of 8
- Deaths
- 5
- Injuries
- 11
- Main Causes of Death
- Ash and Tephra
Other Significant Eruptions of Tokachidake
- 1926September 1926 Eruption · VEI 3
- 1926May 1926 Eruption · VEI 3 · Lahars, Ash and Tephra144 deaths
Sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Significant Volcanic Eruptions Database (doi:10.7289/V5JW8BSH) · Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program