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1981 Eruption of Vilyuchinsky
1981 · Stratovolcano · Russia
In 1981, Vilyuchinsky in Russia erupted. The volcano rises to 2,173 m. The exact death toll is not known. NOAA estimates that it killed between 1 and 50 people. Most deaths were caused by a debris avalanche.
- Date
- 1981
- Volcano
- Vilyuchinsky
- Volcano Type
- Stratovolcano
- Elevation
- 2,173 m
- Country
- Russia
- Estimated Deaths
- 1 to 50 deaths
- Main Causes of Death
- Debris Avalanche
Sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Significant Volcanic Eruptions Database (doi:10.7289/V5JW8BSH) · Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program