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Historic Eruption
1963 Eruption of Villarrica Volcano
21 May 1963 · Stratovolcano · Chile
On 21 May 1963, Villarrica Volcano in Chile erupted. The volcano rises to 2,847 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 lahars (volcanic mudflows).
- Date
- 21 May 1963
- Volcano
- Villarrica Volcano
- Volcano Type
- Stratovolcano
- Elevation
- 2,847 m
- Country
- Chile
- Explosivity Index (VEI)
- 2 out of 8
- Estimated Deaths
- 1 to 50 deaths
- Main Causes of Death
- Lahars
Other Significant Eruptions of Villarrica Volcano
- 1971October 1971 Eruption · VEI 2 · Lahars15 deaths
- 1964March 1964 Eruption · VEI 2 · Lahars25 deaths
- 1949January 1949 Eruption · VEI 3 · Lahars54 deaths
Sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Significant Volcanic Eruptions Database (doi:10.7289/V5JW8BSH) · Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program