2204 eruption of Llullaillaco
VEI 6 eruption (USGS)
Volcano 182

The volcano explodes
Volcano Llullaillaco
Date August 9, 2204
Time 1525 UTC
Eruption type Plinian
Location Andes mountain range
Fatalities 924
Damages $18 billion
Other impacts Pyroclastic flows, nuees ardentes
The 2204 eruption of Llullaillaco was a violent VEI 6 Plinian type eruption that led to 924 deaths, and $18 billion in damages. It was the first eruption from the volcano since 1877.