Miyakejima
CountryJapan
TypeStratovolcano
Elevation775 m
Last Eruption2011
About Miyakejima
The 2000 eruption forced evacuation of all 3,800 residents for 4.5 years. High sulfur dioxide levels meant residents had to wear gas masks for years after returning. The eruption created a 1.6 km wide caldera.
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