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    Volcanic eruptions are rare, but can be catastrophic when they occur. Data from CRED indicate that there were 3 eruptions designated as disasters in the year 1997. Over the 25 year p eriod (1972-1996), there was an average of 6 eruptions per year, causing an average of 1017 deaths and 285 injuries.