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Karisimbi: eruption history
Elevation4,490 m
TypeStratovolcano
Confirmed eruptions1#1 of 1 in country
Latest eruption8050 BCE
Largest VEI–
Location-1.51, 29.45
Eruptions (latest first, up to 60)
| Start | VEI | End | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8050 BCE | – | – |
Nearby volcanoes
| Volcano | Distance | Eruptions |
|---|---|---|
| Mugogo | 16 km | 1 |
| Nyiragongo | 22 km | 19 |
| Nyamulagira | 30 km | 48 |
| Ndali-Kasenda Volcanic Field | 237 km | 0 |
| Fort Portal Volcanic Field | 261 km | 2 |
| Homa Mountain | 575 km | 0 |
| Lengai, Ol Doinyo | 732 km | 26 |
| Menengai | 750 km | 2 |
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.