Global Volcanism Program | Nisyros

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Nisyros

Start Date: 1888 Sep 25 ± 4 days	Stop Date: Unknown
Dating Technique: Historical Records Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI): 2 Area of Activity: Polyvotis Micros	Eruptive Characteristics: Central vent eruption Phreatic explosion(s)
Start Date: 1873 Jun	Stop Date: 1873 Sep 26
Dating Technique: Historical Records Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI): 2 Area of Activity: Plegathon and Polyvotis	Eruptive Characteristics: Central vent eruption Explosive eruption Phreatic explosion(s) Mudflow(s) (lahars)
Start Date: 1871	Stop Date: Unknown
Dating Technique: Historical Records Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI): 2 Area of Activity: Plegathon and Polyvotis	Eruptive Characteristics: Central vent eruption Explosive eruption Phreatic explosion(s) Damage (land, property, etc.)
Start Date: 1422	Stop Date: Unknown
Dating Technique: Historical Records Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI): 2	Eruptive Characteristics: Central vent eruption Explosive eruption (?) Phreatic explosion(s) Lava flow(s) (?)