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Historic Eruption
640 Eruption of Uwayrid, Harrat
640 · Volcanic field · Saudi Arabia
In 640, Uwayrid, Harrat in Saudi Arabia erupted. The volcano rises to 1,920 m. Its Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI) is 2 out of 8, that of a explosive eruption ejecting more than 1 million m³ of material. The exact death toll is not known. NOAA estimates that it killed between 1 and 50 people. Most deaths were caused by ash and tephra fall.
- Date
- 640
- Volcano
- Uwayrid, Harrat
- Volcano Type
- Volcanic field
- Elevation
- 1,920 m
- Country
- Saudi Arabia
- Explosivity Index (VEI)
- 2 out of 8
- Estimated Deaths
- 1 to 50 deaths
- Main Causes of Death
- Ash and Tephra
Sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Significant Volcanic Eruptions Database (doi:10.7289/V5JW8BSH) · Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program