- Type:
- Volcanic Eruption
- Date:
- May 2, 2008 CE
- Location:
- Chaiten, Chile
- Explosivity (VEI):
- 4
- Deaths:
- 1
Other volcanic eruption records of 2008 CE
- Huila, Nevado del, Colombia · VEI 3 · 10 deaths
- Tungurahua, Ecuador · VEI 3 · 2 deaths
- Kasatochi, United States · VEI 4
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 Chaiten (2008 CE) happen?
- May 2, 2008 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.