Eruption history
VEI – Volcanic Explosivity Index: 0 = lava outpouring, 4 = like Eyjafjallajökull 2010, 6 = like Pinatubo 1991, 7 = like Tambora 1815. The scale is logarithmic – each step is about 10 times more material.
| Start | End | VEI | Vent and dating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,460 BCE ± 100 years | — | ? | NE flank (Puu Lehu, 3130 m) · Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated) |
| 2,540 BCE ± 200 years | — | ? | South rift zone (Puu Kole) · Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated) |
| 2,750 BCE ± 200 years | — | ? | NE flank (Puu Kanakaleonui, 2930 m) · Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated) |
| 3,370 BCE ± 150 years | — | ? | SE flank (near Hale Pohaku, 2740 m) · Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated) |
| 3,680 BCE ± 200 years | — | ? | South rift zone (Puu Kalaieha) · Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated) |
| 5,150 BCE ± 150 years | — | ? | North flank (Puu Kole) · Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated) |
Data: Global Volcanism Program, Smithsonian Institution (#332030)