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Historic Eruption
1991 Eruption of Unzendake
3 June 1991 · Volcanic complex · Japan
On 3 June 1991, Unzendake in Japan erupted. The volcano rises to 1,483 m. Its Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI) is 1 out of 8, that of a gentle eruption ejecting more than 10,000 m³ of material. It killed at least 43 people. Most deaths were caused by pyroclastic flows.
- Date
- 3 June 1991
- Volcano
- Unzendake
- Volcano Type
- Volcanic complex
- Elevation
- 1,483 m
- Country
- Japan
- Explosivity Index (VEI)
- 1 out of 8
- Deaths
- 43
- Main Causes of Death
- Pyroclastic Flows
Other Significant Eruptions of Unzendake
- 1993June 1993 Eruption · VEI 1 · Pyroclastic Flows1 death
- 1957July 1957 Eruption13 deaths
- 1792May 1792 Eruption · VEI 2 · Tsunami, Debris Avalanche15,000 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