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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)  (?)


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