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Marion Island: eruption history
Elevation1,230 m
TypeShield
Confirmed eruptions2#1 of 2 in country
Latest eruption2004-06-24
Largest VEI1
Location-46.90, 37.75
Eruptions per century (since 1500)
0
0
0
0
1
1
By VEI
2
Eruptions (latest first, up to 60)
| Start | VEI | End | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-06-24 | 1 | 2004 | South side of island |
| 1980-09-16 | 1 | – | E-W fissure from summit to W coast |
Nearby volcanoes
| Volcano | Distance | Eruptions |
|---|---|---|
| Prince Edward Island | 34 km | 0 |
| Cochons, Ile aux | 958 km | 0 |
| Possession, Ile de la | 1,068 km | 0 |
| Est, Ile de l' | 1,102 km | 0 |
| Kerguelen Islands | 2,352 km | 0 |
| Bouvet | 2,535 km | 1 |
| McDonald Islands | 2,556 km | 4 |
| Heard | 2,617 km | 11 |
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.