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Historic Eruption
1977 Eruption of Tōya
7 August 1977 · Stratovolcano · Japan
On 7 August 1977, Tōya in Japan erupted. The volcano rises to 733 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 3 people. Most deaths were caused by indirect effects (famine, disease).
- Date
- 7 August 1977
- Volcano
- Tōya
- Volcano Type
- Stratovolcano
- Elevation
- 733 m
- Country
- Japan
- Explosivity Index (VEI)
- 3 out of 8
- Deaths
- 3
- Main Causes of Death
- Indirect Effects (Famine, Disease)
Other Significant Eruptions of Tōya
- 1978October 1978 Eruption · VEI 33 deaths
- 1944December 1944 Eruption · VEI 2 · Ash and Tephra1 death
- 1944August 1944 Eruption · VEI 2 · Volcanic Gases1 death
- 1944July 1944 Eruption · Pyroclastic Flows1 death
- 1910July 1910 Eruption · VEI 2 · Lahars1 death
- 1822March 1822 Eruption · VEI 4 · Pyroclastic Flows50 deaths
- 1663August 1663 Eruption · VEI 5 · Ash and Tephra, Pyroclastic Flows5 deaths
Sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Significant Volcanic Eruptions Database (doi:10.7289/V5JW8BSH) · Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program