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Izu-Torishima: eruption history
Elevation394 m
TypeStratovolcano
Confirmed eruptions6#49 of 105 in country
Latest eruption2002-08-12
Largest VEI3
Location30.48, 140.30
Eruptions per century (since 1500)
0
0
0
1
4
1
By VEI
2
2
2
Eruptions (latest first, up to 60)
| Start | VEI | End | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-08-12 | 2 | 2002 | Iwo-yama |
| 1975-10-02 | 2 | – | 9 km S of Torishima |
| 1965-11-13 | 0 | 1965 | |
| 1939-08-17 | 3 | 1939 | North side of 1902 crater (Iwo-yama) |
| 1902-08-07 | 3 | 1902 | Komochi-yama, N & SW offshore flanks |
| 1871-04-16 | 0 | – |
Nearby volcanoes
| Volcano | Distance | Eruptions |
|---|---|---|
| Sofugan | 77 km | 0 |
| Sumisujima | 109 km | 2 |
| Myojinsho | 160 km | 15 |
| Kita-Bayonnaise | 185 km | 0 |
| Suiyo Seamount | 215 km | 0 |
| Aogashima | 225 km | 7 |
| Mokuyo Seamount | 241 km | 0 |
| Hachijojima | 299 km | 18 |
Eruption records from the Smithsonian Global Volcanism Program; older eruptions may be missing. VEI = Volcanic Explosivity Index (0–8). For current alerts, check the official agency.