VEI 6 eruption | |
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The volcano erupting | |
Volcano | Santorini |
Date | June 12, 1924 |
Time | 0650 UTC |
Eruption type | Plinian |
Location | Therapy, Greece |
Fatalities | 199 |
Damages | $2 billion |
Other impacts | Tsunamis |
1924 eruption of Santori was a violent VEI 6 Plinian type event, which led to 199 deaths, and at least $2 billion in damages. It was also the most violent eruption of the volcano since 1650 BC.