Historic Eruption

1957 Eruption of Unzendake

July 1957 · Volcanic complex · Japan

In July 1957, Unzendake in Japan erupted. The volcano rises to 1,483 m. It killed at least 13 people.

Date

July 1957

Volcano

Unzendake

Volcano Type

Volcanic complex

Elevation

1,483 m

Country

Japan

Deaths

13

Other Significant Eruptions of Unzendake

• 1993June 1993 Eruption · VEI 1 · Pyroclastic Flows1 death
• 1991June 1991 Eruption · VEI 1 · Pyroclastic Flows43 deaths
• 1792May 1792 Eruption · VEI 2 · Tsunami, Debris Avalanche15,000 deaths
• 1664April 1664 Eruption · VEI 230 deaths

• Volcano Page · Unzendake

Sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Significant Volcanic Eruptions Database (doi:10.7289/V5JW8BSH) · Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program