Eruption of Santa Maria

When

25 Oct 1902

Kind

Volcanic eruption

Where

Guatemala

Coordinates

14.76° N, 91.55° W

Vei

6

Deaths

10000

Volcano type

Stratovolcano

VEI 6 volcanic eruption in Guatemala

The 1902 eruption of Santa María was one of the largest eruptions of the 20th century, measuring a six on the volcanic explosivity index. The main eruption began on 24 October 1902 and lasted no more than 20 hours. Prior to its catastrophic eruption, Santa María had no record of an eruption. The eruption killed between 5,000 and 8,700 people.

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