Description:
The Significant Volcanic Eruption Database is a global listing of over 500 significant eruptions
which includes information on the latitude, longitude, elevation, type of volcano, and last known
eruption. A significant eruption is classified as one that meets at least one of the following
criteria: caused fatalities, caused moderate damage (approximately $1 million or more), with a
Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI) of 6 or larger, caused a tsunami, or was associated with a
major earthquake.