Global Volcanism Program | Database Search

Database Search - Volcanoes

Volcano Search functions have been discontinued while we prepare a completely new website during 2026. A spreadsheet is available of primary volcanoe names that can be filtered as needed. Using a browser search on the Holocene Volcano List or Pleistocene Volcano List pages can also be used to find your volcano of interest.

Volcano Icon Download Holocene Volcano list to XML Excel file

Please cite this as: Global Volcanism Program, 2026. [Database] Volcanoes of the World (v. 5.4.0; 7 Aug 2026). Distributed by Smithsonian Institution, compiled by Venzke, E. https://doi.org/10.5479/si.GVP.VOTW5-2026.5.4

This field describes the compositions of rocks composing the volcano. If specific compositions are checked, the search will filter results for VOLCANOES that have that composition of rock, NOT specific eruptions of that composition. For example, checking "rhyolite" will filter for volcanoes that are composed partly of rhyolite, even if those volcanoes have also produced basaltic or andesitic eruptions.

Filter results based upon specific physical features identified on or within that volcano.

Only countries containing volcanoes in the database will be displayed in the dropdown. This selection creates results with all known synonyms and feature names in addition to primary names.

Filter results based on the names or partial names of volcanoes. In general it is unnecessary to use generic terms "Mount" or "Mt." in this field.

Filter results based on the evidence category used to include a volcano in this list.

Filter results based on the volcano type, or morphology. Each volcano is given a primary type, but many also have additional types entered.