This table list some large evacuations of populations due to volcanic activity.
The 2002 eruption of Nyiragongo resulted in the largest evacuations in history.
Note: This list is not complete. It gives examples of volcano evacuations.
Number Evacuated |
Volcano |
Country |
Year |
400,000 |
2002 |
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370,000 |
2010 |
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250,000 |
1991 |
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75,000 |
1982 |
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73,000 |
1984 |
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72,000 |
1976 |
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41,000 |
2000 |
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40,000 |
1980 |
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32,000 |
2001 |
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28,000 |
1992 |
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27,000 |
1977 |
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25,000 |
1999 |
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20,000 |
1984 |
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17,000 |
2004 |
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17,000 |
1979 |
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17,000 |
1979 |
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15,000 |
2008 |
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15,000 |
1985 |
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15,000 |
1988 |
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12,000 |
2002 |
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12,000 |
1986 |
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10,000 |
1991 |
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9300 |
2004 |
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9000 |
2000 |
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8000 |
1978 |
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8000 |
1991 |
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8000 |
1988 |
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7000 |
1983 |
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5000 |
1983 |
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4500 |
1977 |
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4000 |
Chaitén | 2008 |
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3750 |
2000 |
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3500 |
1981 |
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2600 |
1992 |
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2500 |
1977 |
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2000 |
1980 |
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2000 |
2000 |
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2000 |
1983 |
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1800 |
1976 |
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1000 |
1984 |
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1000 |
1991 |
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600 |
1987 |