Arenal (1968 CE)

Volcanic Eruption · Arenal, Costa Rica · July 29, 1968 CE

Type:
Volcanic Eruption
Date:
July 29, 1968 CE
Location:
Arenal, Costa Rica
Explosivity (VEI):
3
Deaths:
80

Other volcanic eruption records of 1968 CE

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 Arenal (1968 CE) happen?
July 29, 1968 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: 80. Historical death tolls vary by source.

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