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Historic Eruption
2008 Eruption of Tungurahua Volcano
22 August 2008 · Stratovolcano · Ecuador
On 22 August 2008, Tungurahua volcano in Ecuador erupted. The volcano rises to 5,023 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 2 people and injured 2. Most deaths were caused by lahars (volcanic mudflows). 2 homes were destroyed.
- Date
- 22 August 2008
- Volcano
- Tungurahua volcano
- Volcano Type
- Stratovolcano
- Elevation
- 5,023 m
- Country
- Ecuador
- Explosivity Index (VEI)
- 3 out of 8
- Deaths
- 2
- Injuries
- 2
- Homes Destroyed
- 2
- Estimated Damage
- less than 1 million US dollars
- Main Causes of Death
- Lahars
Other Significant Eruptions of Tungurahua volcano
- 2006August 2006 Eruption · VEI 3 · Ash and Tephra6 deaths
- 2006July 2006 Eruption · VEI 31 death
- 1999October 1999 Eruption · VEI 3 · Ash and Tephra1 death
- 1916March 1916 Eruption · VEI 4
- 1886January 1886 Eruption · VEI 4 · Pyroclastic Flows2 deaths
- 16401640 Eruption · VEI 3 · Pyroclastic Flows5,000 deaths
- 1010 BCE1010 BCE Eruption · VEI 5
Sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Significant Volcanic Eruptions Database (doi:10.7289/V5JW8BSH) · Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program