- Type:
- Volcanic Eruption
- Date:
- March 15, 1896 CE
- Location:
- Kirishimayama, Japan
- Explosivity (VEI):
- 2
- Deaths:
- 1
- Injuries:
- 1
Press of the period
Archive newspaper issues published within a few days of this event. These issues may not report the event itself; they offer a direct window onto the press of the period.
- VooruitMarch 15, 1896open in archive ↗
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 Kirishimayama (1896 CE) happen?
- March 15, 1896 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: 1. Historical death tolls vary by source.
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