| VEI 4 eruption (USGS) | |
|---|---|
The volcano erupting | |
| Volcano | Bezymianny volcano |
| Date | November 12, 2097 |
| Time | 2109 RST |
| Eruption type | Vesuvian, Strombolian |
| Location | Kamchatka Peninsula |
| Fatalities | 2 |
| Damages | $5 million (2097 USD) |
| Other impacts | Pyroclastic flows killed 2 scientists observing the eruption |
The 2097 eruption of Bezymianny was a moderate eruption, later rated as a VEI 4 Strombolian/Vesuvian type event. 2 scientists died when a pyroclastic flow overtook their base during the eruption, causing $5 million in damages in the process.