Unzendake (1792 CE)

Volcanic Eruption · Unzendake, Japan · May 21, 1792 CE

Type:
Volcanic Eruption
Date:
May 21, 1792 CE
Location:
Unzendake, Japan
Explosivity (VEI):
2
Deaths:
15,000
Injuries:
707

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 Unzendake (1792 CE) happen?
May 21, 1792 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: 15,000. Historical death tolls vary by source.

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