VEI 6 eruption (USGS) | |
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Moments Before the Eruption Hit. Taken in the Japanese Themed Town of Karashina. (4/1/2023) | |
Volcano | Mt Nifera |
Date | April 1, 2023 |
Time | 2:39PM EST |
Eruption type | Plinian/Strombolian |
Location | California, USA |
Fatalities | 15 |
Damages | $73 Million (2016 USD) |
Other impacts | Unknown |
The 2023 Mount Nifera Volcanic Eruption was a surprise eruption that occurred on April Fools Day. This didn't cause much. It is unknown if it is currently a Strombolian or a Plinian Eruption. However, ash did rain throughout California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington and Idaho, and parts of Mexico.