Planet Volcano

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Volcanoes by country

Activity follows the Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 10 to 16 September 2026. Other entries come from the Global Volcanism Program's historical record.

This first edition maps notable volcanoes, not all of the roughly 1,300 active in the last 12,000 years. Always follow the local observatory's warnings.

Latest weekly report

For information about volcanoes (what they are, the types of volcano, eruption sizes and famous eruptions) go to the Volcanoes section of Planet Mountain.