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Historic Eruption
1792 Eruption of Unzendake
21 May 1792 · Volcanic complex · Japan
On 21 May 1792, Unzendake in Japan erupted. The volcano rises to 1,483 m. Its Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI) is 2 out of 8, that of a explosive eruption ejecting more than 1 million m³ of material. It killed at least 15,000 people and injured 707. Most deaths were caused by the tsunami and a debris avalanche. It is the 7th deadliest eruption recorded by NOAA. 6,200 homes were destroyed.
- Date
- 21 May 1792
- Volcano
- Unzendake
- Volcano Type
- Volcanic complex
- Elevation
- 1,483 m
- Country
- Japan
- Explosivity Index (VEI)
- 2 out of 8
- Deaths
- 15,000
- Injuries
- 707
- Homes Destroyed
- 6,200
- Estimated Damage
- more than 25 million US dollars
- Main Causes of Death
- Tsunami, Debris Avalanche
Other Significant Eruptions of Unzendake
- 1993June 1993 Eruption · VEI 1 · Pyroclastic Flows1 death
- 1991June 1991 Eruption · VEI 1 · Pyroclastic Flows43 deaths
- 1957July 1957 Eruption13 deaths
- 1664April 1664 Eruption · VEI 230 deaths
Sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Significant Volcanic Eruptions Database (doi:10.7289/V5JW8BSH) · Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program