Volcanoes in the Northern Africa Volcanic Regions
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La Palma
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Gran Canaria
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Meidob Volcanic Field
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Jebel Marra
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Tarso Toh
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Lanzarote
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Tenerife
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Tarso Toh
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Todra Volcanic Field
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Tenerife
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Lanzarote
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La Palma
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Gran Canaria
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Gran Canaria
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Lanzarote
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Atakor Volcanic Field
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Tahalra Volcanic Field
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Tenerife
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Madeira
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Gran Canaria
Additional information about the Volcanic Regions in this group and a map display is still being prepared.
There are 27 Holocene volcanoes in the Northern Africa Volcanic Regions.
Cameroon Hotspot Volcano Group
| Volcano Name | Country | Last Eruption | Volcanic Landform |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Carlos | Equatorial Guinea | Unknown | Shield |
| San Joaquin | Equatorial Guinea | Unknown | Shield |
| Santa Isabel | Equatorial Guinea | 1923 CE | Shield |
| Cameroon | Cameroon | 2000 CE | Composite |
| Tombel Graben | Cameroon | Unknown | Cluster |
| Oku Volcanic Field | Cameroon | Unknown | Cluster |
Darfur-Bayuda Volcanic Province
| Volcano Name | Country | Last Eruption | Volcanic Landform |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayuda Volcanic Field | Sudan | 850 CE | Cluster |
| Jebel Marra | Sudan | 2000 BCE | Cluster |
| Kutum Volcanic Field | Sudan | Unknown | Cluster |
| Meidob Volcanic Field | Sudan | 2950 BCE | Cluster |
Tibesti Volcanic Province
| Volcano Name | Country | Last Eruption | Volcanic Landform |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tarso Toh | Chad | Unknown | Cluster |
| Tarso Tousside | Chad | Unknown | Composite |
| Tarso Voon | Chad | Unknown | Composite |
| Emi Koussi | Chad | Unknown | Shield |
Hoggar Volcanic Province
| Volcano Name | Country | Last Eruption | Volcanic Landform |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tahalra Volcanic Field | Algeria | Unknown | Cluster |
| Atakor Volcanic Field | Algeria | Unknown | Cluster |
| Manzaz Volcanic Field | Algeria | Unknown | Cluster |
Air Volcanic Province
| Volcano Name | Country | Last Eruption | Volcanic Landform |
|---|---|---|---|
| Todra Volcanic Field | Niger | Unknown | Cluster |
Cape Verde Hotspot Volcano Group
| Volcano Name | Country | Last Eruption | Volcanic Landform |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fogo | Cabo Verde | 2015 CE | Composite |
| Brava | Cabo Verde | Unknown | Composite |
Canary Volcanic Province
| Volcano Name | Country | Last Eruption | Volcanic Landform |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Palma | Spain | 2021 CE | Composite |
| Hierro | Spain | 2012 CE | Shield |
| Tenerife | Spain | 1909 CE | Composite |
| Gran Canaria | Spain | 40 CE | Cluster |
| Fuerteventura | Spain | Unknown | Cluster |
| Lanzarote | Spain | 1824 CE | Cluster |
Madeira Hotspot Volcano Group
| Volcano Name | Country | Last Eruption | Volcanic Landform |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madeira | Portugal | 4500 BCE | Shield |
Chronological listings of known Holocene eruptions (confirmed or uncertain) from volcanoes in the Northern Africa Volcanic Regions. Bolded eruptions indicate current continuing activity as of 16 August 2024.
Cameroon Hotspot Volcano Group
| Volcano Name | Start Date | Stop Date | Certainty | VEI | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameroon | 2000 May 28 | 2000 Sep 15 ± 5 days | Confirmed | 3 | Observations: Reported |
| Cameroon | 1999 Mar 28 | 1999 Apr 17 | Confirmed | 3 | Observations: Reported |
| Cameroon | 1989 May 29 | 1989 May 29 | Confirmed | 3 | Observations: Reported |
| Oku Volcanic Field | [1986 Aug 21] | [1986 Dec 30 (?)] | Uncertain | ||
| Cameroon | 1982 Oct 16 | 1982 Nov 12 | Confirmed | 3 | Observations: Reported |
| Cameroon | 1959 Jan 23 | 1959 Mar 19 | Confirmed | 3 | Observations: Reported |
| Cameroon | 1954 Jun 28 | 1954 Jul 26 | Confirmed | 3 | Observations: Reported |
| Cameroon | 1925 | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Observations: Reported |
| Santa Isabel | 1923 | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Observations: Reported |
| Cameroon | 1922 Feb 3 | 1922 Aug 24 | Confirmed | 3 | Observations: Reported |
| Cameroon | 1909 Apr 28 | 1909 Jun (?) | Confirmed | 3 | Observations: Reported |
| Santa Isabel | 1903 | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Observations: Reported |
| Santa Isabel | 1898 (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Observations: Reported |
| Cameroon | 1871 | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Observations: Reported |
| Cameroon | 1868 | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Observations: Reported |
| Cameroon | 1866 Jan (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Observations: Reported |
| Cameroon | 1865 | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Observations: Reported |
| Cameroon | 1852 | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Observations: Reported |
| Cameroon | 1838 Dec 31 ± 365 days | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Observations: Reported |
| Cameroon | 1825 ± 10 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Observations: Reported |
| Cameroon | 1807 ± 8 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Observations: Reported |
| Cameroon | 1650 ± 50 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Observations: Reported |
| Oku Volcanic Field | [1550 ± 100 years] | [Unknown] | Uncertain | ||
| Cameroon | 0450 BCE ± 50 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Observations: Reported |
Darfur-Bayuda Volcanic Province
| Volcano Name | Start Date | Stop Date | Certainty | VEI | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayuda Volcanic Field | 0850 ± 50 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated) |
| Jebel Marra | 2000 BCE (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) |
| Meidob Volcanic Field | 2950 BCE ± 500 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Radiogenic: Thermoluminescence |
| Meidob Volcanic Field | 3000 BCE (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Correlation: Tephrochronology |
| Meidob Volcanic Field | 3050 BCE (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Correlation: Tephrochronology |
| Meidob Volcanic Field | 4150 BCE ± 1450 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Correlation: Tephrochronology |
| Meidob Volcanic Field | 5250 BCE ± 500 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Radiogenic: Thermoluminescence |
| Meidob Volcanic Field | 6050 BCE ± 1600 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Radiogenic: Thermoluminescence |
Tibesti Volcanic Province
| The Global Volcanism Program is not aware of any confirmed Holocene eruptions in this region. |
North-Central Sahara Province
| The Global Volcanism Program is not aware of any confirmed Holocene eruptions in this region. |
Hoggar Volcanic Province
| The Global Volcanism Program is not aware of any confirmed Holocene eruptions in this region. |
Air Volcanic Province
| The Global Volcanism Program is not aware of any confirmed Holocene eruptions in this region. |
Senegalo-Mauritania Basin Volcanic Province
| The Global Volcanism Program is not aware of any confirmed Holocene eruptions in this region. |
Cape Verde Hotspot Volcano Group
| Volcano Name | Start Date | Stop Date | Certainty | VEI | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fogo | 2014 Nov 23 | 2015 Feb 8 | Confirmed | 3 | Observations: Reported |
| Fogo | 1995 Apr 2 | 1995 May 26 | Confirmed | 3 | Observations: Reported |
| Fogo | 1951 Jun 12 | 1951 Aug 21 | Confirmed | 3 | Observations: Reported |
| Fogo | 1909 | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Observations: Reported |
| Fogo | 1857 Jun 27 | 1857 Dec 15 | Confirmed | 3 | Observations: Reported |
| Fogo | 1852 Feb 19 | 1852 Mar 30 (?) | Confirmed | 3 | Observations: Reported |
| Fogo | 1847 Apr 9 | 1847 May 2 (?) | Confirmed | 3 | Observations: Reported |
| Fogo | 1816 Dec 31 ± 365 days | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Observations: Reported |
| Fogo | 1799 Jun 2 | 1799 Jun 28 | Confirmed | 3 | Observations: Reported |
| Fogo | 1785 Jan 24 | 1785 Feb 25 | Confirmed | 3 | Observations: Reported |
| Fogo | 1769 Apr (in or after) | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Observations: Reported |
| Fogo | 1500 | 1761 (?) | Confirmed | 3 | Observations: Reported |
Canary Volcanic Province
| Volcano Name | Start Date | Stop Date | Certainty | VEI | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Palma | 2021 Sep 19 | 2021 Dec 13 | Confirmed | 3 | Observations: Reported |
| Hierro | 2011 Oct 10 | 2012 Mar 5 | Confirmed | 3 | Observations: Reported |
| La Palma | 1971 Oct 26 | 1971 Nov 18 | Confirmed | 3 | Observations: Reported |
| La Palma | 1949 Jun 24 | 1949 Jul 30 | Confirmed | 3 | Observations: Reported |
| Tenerife | 1909 Nov 18 | 1909 Nov 27 | Confirmed | 3 | Observations: Reported |
| Lanzarote | 1824 Jul 31 | 1824 Oct 24 | Confirmed | 3 | Observations: Reported |
| Tenerife | 1798 Jun 9 | 1798 Sep 14 (?) | Confirmed | 3 | Observations: Reported |
| Hierro | [1793 May] | [1793 Jun] | Uncertain | ||
| Lanzarote | 1730 Sep 1 | 1736 Apr 16 | Confirmed | 3 | Observations: Reported |
| La Palma | 1712 Oct 9 | 1712 Dec 3 | Confirmed | 3 | Observations: Reported |
| Tenerife | 1706 May 5 | 1706 Jun 13 | Confirmed | 3 | Observations: Reported |
| Tenerife | 1704 Dec 31 | 1705 Mar 27 | Confirmed | 3 | Observations: Reported |
| Hierro | [1692] | [Unknown] | Uncertain | ||
| La Palma | 1677 Nov 17 | 1678 Jan 21 | Confirmed | 3 | Observations: Reported |
| Hierro | [1677] | [Unknown] | Uncertain | ||
| La Palma | 1646 Oct 2 | 1646 Dec 21 | Confirmed | 3 | Observations: Reported |
| La Palma | 1585 May 19 | 1585 Aug 10 | Confirmed | 3 | Observations: Reported |
| Tenerife | 1492 Aug 24 (in or before) | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Observations: Reported |
| La Palma | 1481 ± 11 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Observations: Reported |
| Tenerife | [1444] | [Unknown] | Uncertain | ||
| Tenerife | [1396 ± 3 years] | [Unknown] | Uncertain | ||
| Tenerife | [1341] | [Unknown] | Uncertain | ||
| Tenerife | 1060 ± 100 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) |
| La Palma | 0900 ± 100 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated) |
| Tenerife | 0800 ± 150 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) |
| Tenerife | 0700 (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Correlation: Tephrochronology |
| Lanzarote | 0700 ± 50 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Correlation: Magnetism |
| Lanzarote | 0500 ± 50 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Correlation: Magnetism |
| Tenerife | 0240 ± 150 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) |
| Tenerife | 0190 (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Correlation: Tephrochronology |
| Tenerife | 0090 ± 75 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) |
| Tenerife | 0040 (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated) |
| Gran Canaria | 0040 ± 75 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) |
| Tenerife | 0030 ± 150 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) |
| Gran Canaria | 0010 ± 75 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) |
| Tenerife | 0080 BCE ± 40 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) |
| La Palma | 0360 BCE ± 50 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated) |
| Tenerife | 0520 BCE (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated) |
| Hierro | 0550 BCE ± 75 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated) |
| Tenerife | 0580 BCE ± 200 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) |
| Gran Canaria | 0580 BCE ± 200 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) |
| Gran Canaria | 0590 BCE ± 200 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) |
| Gran Canaria | 0620 BCE ± 200 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) |
| Tenerife | 0670 BCE ± 200 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) |
| Gran Canaria | 0920 BCE ± 200 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) |
| Hierro | 0950 BCE ± 150 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated) |
| Gran Canaria | 1010 BCE ± 100 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) |
| Tenerife | 1050 BCE (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Correlation: Tephrochronology |
| Tenerife | 1150 BCE (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Correlation: Tephrochronology |
| Gran Canaria | 1180 BCE ± 50 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) |
| Gran Canaria | 1250 BCE ± 200 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) |
| La Palma | 1320 BCE ± 100 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated) |
| Tenerife | 1400 BCE (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Correlation: Tephrochronology |
| Tenerife | 1650 BCE (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Correlation: Tephrochronology |
| Tenerife | 1700 BCE (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Correlation: Tephrochronology |
| Tenerife | 1980 BCE ± 200 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) |
| Tenerife | 2250 BCE (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Correlation: Tephrochronology |
| Tenerife | 2300 BCE (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Correlation: Tephrochronology |
| Tenerife | 2650 BCE (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Correlation: Tephrochronology |
| Tenerife | 2850 BCE (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Correlation: Tephrochronology |
| Tenerife | 3050 BCE (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Correlation: Tephrochronology |
| Tenerife | 3450 BCE (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Correlation: Tephrochronology |
| Tenerife | 3540 BCE ± 150 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) |
| Tenerife | 3750 BCE (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Correlation: Tephrochronology |
| Tenerife | 3960 BCE ± 300 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) |
| La Palma | 4050 BCE ± 3000 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Isotopic: K/Ar |
| Tenerife | 4200 BCE ± 100 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) |
| Gran Canaria | 4630 BCE ± 75 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) |
| Tenerife | 4650 BCE (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Correlation: Tephrochronology |
| Gran Canaria | 4670 BCE ± 75 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) |
| Hierro | 4790 BCE (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated) |
| La Palma | 4900 BCE ± 50 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated) |
| Tenerife | 5250 BCE (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Correlation: Tephrochronology |
| Tenerife | 5550 BCE ± 1500 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Correlation: Tephrochronology |
| Tenerife | 5750 BCE (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Correlation: Tephrochronology |
| La Palma | 6050 BCE ± 1500 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Isotopic: K/Ar |
| Tenerife | 6200 BCE ± 75 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) |
| Tenerife | 6550 BCE (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Correlation: Tephrochronology |
| Tenerife | 6850 BCE (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Correlation: Tephrochronology |
| Tenerife | 7260 BCE ± 200 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) |
| Tenerife | 7550 BCE (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Correlation: Tephrochronology |
Madeira Hotspot Volcano Group
| Volcano Name | Start Date | Stop Date | Certainty | VEI | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madeira | 4500 BCE ± 50 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) |
Northwest Africa Volcanic Province
| The Global Volcanism Program is not aware of any confirmed Holocene eruptions in this region. |
There are 26 Pleistocene volcanoes in the Northern Africa Volcanic Regions.
Cameroon Hotspot Volcano Group
| Volcano Name | Country | Volcanic Landform |
|---|---|---|
| Sao Tome | Sao Tome and Principe | Shield |
| Kumba Volcanic Field | Cameroon | Cluster |
| Manengouba | Cameroon | Composite |
| Ngaoundere Plateau | Cameroon | Cluster |
| Biu Plateau | Nigeria | Cluster |
| Jos Plateau | Nigeria | Cluster |
Tibesti Volcanic Province
| Volcano Name | Country | Volcanic Landform |
|---|---|---|
| Tarso Emi Chi | Chad | Cluster |
| Tarso Ahon | Chad | Cluster |
North-Central Sahara Province
| Volcano Name | Country | Volcanic Landform |
|---|---|---|
| Haruj | Libya | Cluster |
| Waw an Namous | Libya | Caldera |
| Gharyan Volcanic Field | Libya | Composite |
| In Teria Volcanic Field | Algeria | Cluster |
Air Volcanic Province
| Volcano Name | Country | Volcanic Landform |
|---|---|---|
| Tin Taralle Volcanic Field | Niger | Cluster |
Senegalo-Mauritania Basin Volcanic Province
| Volcano Name | Country | Volcanic Landform |
|---|---|---|
| Cap-Vert | Senegal | Minor |
Cape Verde Hotspot Volcano Group
| Volcano Name | Country | Volcanic Landform |
|---|---|---|
| Sao Vicente | Cabo Verde | Composite |
| Santo Antao | Cabo Verde | Composite |
| Sao Nicolau | Cabo Verde | Composite |
Northwest Africa Volcanic Province
| Volcano Name | Country | Volcanic Landform |
|---|---|---|
| Oulmes Volcanic Field | Morocco | Cluster |
| Rekkame Volcanic Field | Morocco | Cluster |
| Nemours-Nedroma | Algeria | Cluster |
| Tafna Beni Saf | Algeria | Cluster |
| Azrou Volcanic Field | Morocco | Cluster |
| Oujda Volcanic Field | Morocco | Cluster |
| Mrit-Ment Volcanic Field | Morocco | Cluster |
| Berguent Volcanic Field | Morocco | Cluster |
| Chott Tigri Volcanic Field | Morocco | Cluster |
