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Historic Eruption
1867 Eruption of Zaozan [Zaosan]
21 October 1867 · Volcanic complex · Japan
On 21 October 1867, Zaozan [Zaosan] in Japan erupted. The volcano rises to 1,841 m. Its Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI) is 2 out of 8, that of a explosive eruption ejecting more than 1 million m³ of material. It killed at least 3 people. Most deaths were caused by lahars (volcanic mudflows).
- Date
- 21 October 1867
- Volcano
- Zaozan [Zaosan]
- Volcano Type
- Volcanic complex
- Elevation
- 1,841 m
- Country
- Japan
- Explosivity Index (VEI)
- 2 out of 8
- Deaths
- 3
- Main Causes of Death
- Lahars
Sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Significant Volcanic Eruptions Database (doi:10.7289/V5JW8BSH) · Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program