- Type:
- Volcanic Eruption
- Date:
- November 8, 1779 CE
- Location:
- Aira, Japan
- Explosivity (VEI):
- 4
- Deaths:
- 153
Other volcanic eruption records of 1779 CE
- Vesuvius, Italy · VEI 3
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), Global Significant Volcanic Eruptions Database, doi:10.7289/V5JW8BSH · License: U.S. Government Work · institutional record ↗
Frequently asked questions
- When did Aira (1779 CE) happen?
- November 8, 1779 CE.
- Where does this information come from?
- This record comes from NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), Global Significant Volcanic Eruptions Database, doi:10.7289/V5JW8BSH; it was not hand-authored and is stored together with its source.
- How many people died?
- Recorded estimate: 153. Historical death tolls vary by source.