VEI 6 eruption (USGS) | |
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The volcano explodes | |
Volcano | Llullaillaco |
Date | August 9, 2204 |
Time | 1525 UTC |
Eruption type | Plinian |
Location | Andes mountain range |
Fatalities | 924 |
Damages | $18 billion |
Other impacts | Pyroclastic flows, nuees ardentes |
The 2204 eruption of Llullaillaco was a violent VEI 6 Plinian type eruption that led to 924 deaths, and $18 billion in damages. It was the first eruption from the volcano since 1877.