The Cataclysmic 1991 Eruption of Mount Pinatubo, Philippines
Fact Sheet
113-97
By: Christopher G. Newhall, James W. Hendley II, and Peter H. Stauffer
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Abstract
The second-largest volcanic eruption of this century, and by far the largest eruption to affect a densely populated area, occurred at Mount Pinatubo in the Philippines on June 15, 1991. The eruption produced high-speed avalanches of hot ash and gas, giant mudflows, and a cloud of volcanic ash hundreds of miles across. The impacts of the eruption continue to this day.
Suggested Citation
Newhall, C.G., Hendley, J.W., Stauffer, P.H., 1997, The Cataclysmic 1991 Eruption of Mount Pinatubo, Philippines (Reprinted 1998): U.S. Geological Survey Fact Sheet 113-97, 2 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/fs11397.
ISSN: 2327-6932 (online)
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | The Cataclysmic 1991 Eruption of Mount Pinatubo, Philippines |
| Series title | Fact Sheet |
| Series number | 113-97 |
| DOI | 10.3133/fs11397 |
| Edition | Reprinted 1998 |
| Year Published | 1997 |
| Language | ENGLISH |
| Publisher | Geological Survey (U.S.) |
| Contributing office(s) | Volcano Hazards Program |
| Description | 2 p. |
| Time Range Start | 1990-07-16 |
| Time Range End | 1991-12-31 |