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2 Notable deaths
 by pyroclastic flow

Harry R. Truman

American volcano victim (1896-1980).

Born October 30th, 1896 in Ivydale.

Died May 18th, 1980 at 83 years old in Mount St. Helens (pyroclastic flow).

Katia Krafft

French volcanologist (1942-1991).

Born April 17th, 1942 in Soultz-Haut-Rhin. [ref]

Died June 3rd, 1991 at 49 years old in Mount Unzen (pyroclastic flow). [ref]

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