Mount Aso
Japan | Elevation: 1592m
Coordinates: 32.884, 131.104
About
Has one of the world's largest calderas. Located in Kumamoto Prefecture, Kyushu.
Eruption History
553VEI 3
1274VEI 2
1884VEI 2
1933VEI 2
1953VEI 2
1979VEI 2
2016VEI 2
2021VEI 2
2021VEI 2
Strombolian eruption2016VEI 2
Explosive eruption1979VEI 2
Killed 3 people1953VEI 2
Killed 6 tourists1933VEI 2
Killed 6 people1884VEI 2
1274VEI 2
553VEI 3
VEI Scale (Volcanic Explosivity Index)
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Current Volcash Score
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During Ash Fall
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