How many people die when a volcano erupts?

Answer 1

That depends on where the volcano is, the type of eruption and whether or not the eruption is expected.

On 1980, Mount Saint Helens in Washington erupted, and killed 57 people. The danger was known, and many people had evacuated, but some refused to leave and were killed.

In the year 79, Mount Vesuvius in Italy erupted without warning, and killed thousands when the city pf Pompei was buried in ash and lava.

In 1902, Mt Pelee in Martinique erupted, killing 29,000.

On the other hand, the recent series of eruptions of Mount Kilauea has killed no one in the last 30 years.

The biggest difference is the type of eruption. A volcano that erupts molten lava is scary looking, but the lava rarely moves faster than you can run. On the other hand, volcanoes that explode with ash, such as Mt. St. Helens, can bury fleeing cars; the ash flow moves at over 100 miles per hour. Pyroclastic flows of ash and toxic gasses can kill thousands before people know the volcano has even erupted.

Answer 2

The number of people who die during a volcanic eruption can vary greatly depending on factors such as the size of the eruption, location, population density, and preparedness of the community. In some cases, eruptions can result in few or no casualties, while in other cases they can lead to thousands of deaths.

Answer 3

The entire population could be wiped out from a volcano.

Answer 4

I'm guessing you mean a volcanic erruption. The number of people who die varies depending on where the volcano is, how many people live near it, and how big the erruption is.

Answer 5

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