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Historic Eruption
1995 Eruption of Yakedake
11 February 1995 · Stratovolcano · Japan
On 11 February 1995, Yakedake in Japan erupted. The volcano rises to 2,455 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 4 people. Most deaths were caused by ash and tephra fall.
- Date
- 11 February 1995
- Volcano
- Yakedake
- Volcano Type
- Stratovolcano
- Elevation
- 2,455 m
- Country
- Japan
- Explosivity Index (VEI)
- 1 out of 8
- Deaths
- 4
- 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