What was erupting in the year...?
There were 80 confirmed eruptions at some point during 2013 from 73 different volcanoes; 37 of those were new eruptions that started during the year. A stop date with "(continuing)" indicates that the eruption was considered to be ongoing as of the date indicated. Data is reported through the last data update (19 September 2025). Information about more recent eruptions can be found in the Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report.
| Volcano | Country | Eruption Start Date | Eruption Stop Date | Eruption Type | Max VEI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Miguel | El Salvador | 2013 Dec 29 | 2014 Jul 28 | Explosive / Effusive | 3 |
| Nishinoshima | Japan | 2013 Nov 20 | 2015 Nov 17 (?) | Submarine | 2 |
| Merapi | Indonesia | 2013 Nov 18 | 2013 Nov 18 | Explosive / Effusive | 3 |
| Krakatau | Indonesia | 2013 Oct 31 | 2013 Oct 31 | Explosive / Effusive | 1 |
| Zhupanovsky | Russia | 2013 Oct 23 | 2013 Oct 26 | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Semeru | Indonesia | 2013 Oct 18 | 2013 Oct 18 | Explosive / Effusive | 1 |
| Barren Island | India | 2013 Oct 12 | 2014 Jun 1 ± 15 days | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Tangkuban Parahu | Indonesia | 2013 Oct 5 | 2013 Oct 5 | Phreatic | 1 |
| Zubair Group | Yemen | 2013 Sep 28 | 2013 Nov 20 | Submarine | 2 |
| Telica | Nicaragua | 2013 Sep 25 | 2013 Sep 25 | Explosive / Effusive | 1 |
| Sinabung | Indonesia | 2013 Sep 15 | 2018 Jun 22 | Explosive / Effusive | 4 |
| Etna | Italy | 2013 Sep 3 | 2022 Jun 17 | Explosive / Effusive | 3 |
| Ubinas | Peru | 2013 Sep 1 | 2016 Feb 27 | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Iliwerung | Indonesia | 2013 Aug 20 | 2013 Aug 20 | Explosive / Effusive | 0 |
| Klyuchevskoy | Russia | 2013 Aug 15 | 2013 Dec 20 | Explosive / Effusive | 3 |
| Villarrica | Chile | 2013 Jul 25 | 2013 Jul 29 (?) | Explosive / Effusive | 1 |
| Merapi | Indonesia | 2013 Jul 22 | 2013 Jul 22 | Explosive / Effusive | 1 |
| Ulawun | Papua New Guinea | 2013 Jul 8 | 2013 Dec 21 | Explosive / Effusive | 1 |
| Raung | Indonesia | 2013 Jun 29 | 2013 Jul 31 | Explosive / Effusive | 1 |
| Veniaminof | United States | 2013 Jun 13 | 2013 Oct 12 ± 1 days | Explosive / Effusive | 3 |
| Chirinkotan | Russia | 2013 Jun 11 | 2014 Jun 1 ± 4 days | Explosive / Effusive | 1 |
| San Cristobal | Nicaragua | 2013 Jun 7 | 2013 Jun 7 | Explosive / Effusive | 1 |
| Kikai | Japan | 2013 Jun 4 | 2013 Jun 4 | Explosive / Effusive | 1 |
| Kerinci | Indonesia | 2013 Jun 2 | 2013 Jun 2 | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Turrialba | Costa Rica | 2013 May 21 | 2013 Jun 4 | Explosive / Effusive | 1 |
| Pavlof | United States | 2013 May 13 | 2013 Jun 26 | Explosive / Effusive | 3 |
| Mayon | Philippines | 2013 May 7 | 2013 May 7 | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Lascar | Chile | 2013 Apr 2 | 2013 Nov 20 | Explosive / Effusive | 1 |
| Krakatau | Indonesia | 2013 Mar 11 | 2013 Mar 29 | Explosive / Effusive | 1 |
| Pacaya | Guatemala | 2013 Mar 5 | 2014 Apr 10 | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Tangkuban Parahu | Indonesia | 2013 Feb 21 | 2013 Mar 6 | Explosive / Effusive | 1 |
| Barren Island | India | 2013 Feb 16 | 2013 Feb 16 | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Etorofu-Yakeyama [Grozny Group] | Japan - administered by Russia | 2013 Feb 16 | 2013 Apr 4 | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Mariana Back-Arc Segment at 15.5°N | United States | 2013 Feb 13 (on or after) | 2015 Dec 1 (on or before) | Submarine | 0 |
| Sangay | Ecuador | 2013 Jan 25 | 2013 May 24 | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Rabaul | Papua New Guinea | 2013 Jan 19 | 2014 Mar 11 | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Colima | Mexico | 2013 Jan 6 | 2017 Mar 7 | Explosive / Effusive | 3 |
| Copahue | Chile-Argentina | 2012 Dec 22 | 2013 Dec 10 | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Tungurahua | Ecuador | 2012 Dec 14 | 2016 Mar 16 | Explosive / Effusive | 3 |
| Ioto | Japan | 2012 Dec 1 | 2013 Apr 11 | Phreatic | 1 |
| Tolbachik | Russia | 2012 Nov 27 | 2013 Sep 5 ± 10 days | Explosive / Effusive | 3 |
| Chirpoi | Russia | 2012 Nov 11 | 2016 Oct 18 (?) | Explosive / Effusive | 0 |
| Raung | Indonesia | 2012 Oct 16 ± 2 days | 2013 Jan 6 | Explosive / Effusive | 1 |
| Paluweh | Indonesia | 2012 Oct 8 | 2013 Oct 31 ± 7 days | Explosive / Effusive | 3 |
| Lokon-Empung | Indonesia | 2012 Sep 15 | 2013 Sep 10 | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Heard | Australia | 2012 Sep 5 ± 4 days | 2025 Sep 19 (continuing) | Lava Lake | 0 |
| Klyuchevskoy | Russia | 2012 Sep 1 (?) | 2013 Jan 28 ± 3 days | Explosive / Effusive | 1 |
| Whakaari/White Island | New Zealand | 2012 Aug 7 | 2013 Oct 11 | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Karangetang | Indonesia | 2012 May 14 | 2013 Sep 5 | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Galeras | Colombia | 2012 May 13 | 2014 Jan 30 ± 1 days | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Nevado del Ruiz | Colombia | 2012 Feb 22 | 2013 Jul 12 (?) | Explosive / Effusive | 3 |
| Bezymianny | Russia | 2012 Feb 12 | 2013 Jun 20 | Explosive / Effusive | – |
| Cleveland | United States | 2011 Jul 19 ± 7 days | 2015 Aug 18 | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Ol Doinyo Lengai | Tanzania | 2011 Jun 22 (in or before) | 2014 Jul 15 ± 10 days | Explosive / Effusive | 0 |
| Kizimen | Russia | 2010 Nov 11 | 2013 Sep 13 (?) | Explosive / Effusive | 3 |
| Etna | Italy | 2010 Aug 25 | 2013 Apr 27 | Explosive / Effusive | 3 |
| Manam | Papua New Guinea | 2010 Aug 10 (?) | 2013 Dec 15 (on or after) | Explosive / Effusive | 3 |
| Poas | Costa Rica | 2009 Nov 16 ± 15 days | 2014 Oct 13 | Explosive / Effusive | 1 |
| Reventador | Ecuador | 2008 Jul 27 | 2025 Sep 19 (continuing) | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Ambrym | Vanuatu | 2008 May 23 | 2018 Dec 17 | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Ibu | Indonesia | 2008 Apr 5 | 2025 Sep 19 (continuing) | Explosive / Effusive | 1 |
| Batu Tara | Indonesia | 2007 Jan 17 (?) | 2015 Nov 26 | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Soufriere Hills | United Kingdom | 2005 Apr 15 | 2013 Feb 5 | Explosive / Effusive | 3 |
| Popocatepetl | Mexico | 2005 Jan 9 | 2025 Sep 19 (continuing) | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Suwanosejima | Japan | 2004 Oct 23 | 2025 Sep 19 (continuing) | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Tofua | Tonga | 2004 Mar 19 | 2014 Oct 18 | Explosive / Effusive | 1 |
| Nyiragongo | DR Congo | 2002 May 17 (?) | 2025 Sep 19 (continuing) | Lava Lake | 2 |
| Fuego | Guatemala | 2002 Jan 4 | 2025 Sep 19 (continuing) | Explosive / Effusive | 3 |
| Karymsky | Russia | 2001 Nov 15 | 2016 Apr 1 | Explosive / Effusive | 3 |
| Saunders | United Kingdom | 2000 May 13 | 2013 Nov 16 | Explosive / Effusive | 0 |
| Bagana | Papua New Guinea | 2000 Feb 28 (in or before) | 2025 Sep 19 (continuing) | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Sheveluch | Russia | 1999 Aug 15 | 2025 Sep 19 (continuing) | Explosive / Effusive | 4 |
| Kilauea | United States | 1983 Jan 3 | 2018 Sep 5 | Explosive / Effusive | 3 |
| Erebus | Antarctica | 1972 Dec 16 (on or before) ± 15 days | 2025 Sep 19 (continuing) | Lava Lake | 2 |
| Erta Ale | Ethiopia | 1967 Jul 2 (in or before) ± 182 days | 2025 Sep 19 (continuing) | Explosive / Effusive | 0 |
| Aira | Japan | 1955 Oct 13 | 2016 Aug 22 | Explosive / Effusive | 3 |
| Stromboli | Italy | 1934 Feb 2 | 2025 Sep 19 (continuing) | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Dukono | Indonesia | 1933 Aug 13 | 2025 Sep 19 (continuing) | Explosive / Effusive | 3 |
| Santa Maria | Guatemala | 1922 Jun 22 | 2025 Sep 19 (continuing) | Explosive / Effusive | 3 |
| Yasur | Vanuatu | 1270 ± 110 years | 2025 Sep 19 (continuing) | Explosive / Effusive | 3 |
List of Questions
Global Volcanism Program, 2025. [Database] Volcanoes of the World (v. 5.3.3; 26 Nov 2025). Distributed by Smithsonian Institution, compiled by Venzke, E. https://doi.org/10.5479/si.GVP.VOTW5-2025.5.3
