What was erupting in the year...?
There were 57 confirmed eruptions at some point during 1969 from 54 different volcanoes; 32 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 (30 December 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cerro Negro | Nicaragua | 1969 Dec 19 | 1969 Dec 29 | Explosive / Effusive | 1 |
| Ioto | Japan | 1969 Dec 1 ± 30 days | 1969 Dec 1 ± 30 days | Explosive / Effusive | 1 |
| Lokon-Empung | Indonesia | 1969 Nov 27 | 1970 Dec 26 ± 5 days | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Taal | Philippines | 1969 Oct 29 | 1969 Dec 10 | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Kavachi | Solomon Islands | 1969 Oct 28 | 1970 Feb 6 | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Kanlaon | Philippines | 1969 Oct 10 | 1969 Oct 29 | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Langila | Papua New Guinea | 1969 Sep 29 | 1969 Sep 29 | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Gaua | Vanuatu | 1969 Sep 22 | Unknown | 2 | |
| Rincon de la Vieja | Costa Rica | 1969 Sep 20 | 1969 Oct 16 | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Klyuchevskoy | Russia | 1969 Sep 16 ± 15 days | 1969 Dec 16 ± 15 days | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Kiska | United States | 1969 Sep 11 | 1969 Sep 16 | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Whakaari/White Island | New Zealand | 1969 Aug 16 ± 15 days | 1969 Sep 16 ± 15 days | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Tangkuban Parahu | Indonesia | 1969 Jul 20 | 1969 Oct 21 | Explosive / Effusive | 1 |
| Kerinci | Indonesia | 1969 Jul 2 ± 182 days | 1970 Jul 2 ± 182 days | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Slamet | Indonesia | 1969 Jun 23 | 1969 Aug 16 ± 15 days | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Ruapehu | New Zealand | 1969 Jun 22 | 1969 Jun 23 | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Ubinas | Peru | 1969 Jun 16 ± 15 days | Unknown | 2 | |
| Lascar | Chile | 1969 May 16 | Unknown | 1 | |
| Poas | Costa Rica | 1969 May 3 | 1969 Jun 3 | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Moua Pihaa | France | 1969 Apr 22 | 1969 Apr 29 | Explosive / Effusive | 0 |
| Rincon de la Vieja | Costa Rica | 1969 Apr 22 | 1969 May 16 ± 15 days | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Didicas | Philippines | 1969 Mar 21 | 1969 Jun 16 ± 15 days | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Ahyi | United States | 1969 Mar 11 | 1969 Mar 13 | Submarine | 0 |
| Ebulobo | Indonesia | 1969 Feb 27 | Unknown | 2 | |
| Kilauea | United States | 1969 Feb 22 | 1974 Sep 19 | Explosive / Effusive | 0 |
| Deception Island | Antarctica | 1969 Feb 21 | 1969 Mar 16 ± 15 days | Explosive / Effusive | 3 |
| Ebeko | Russia | 1969 Feb 16 ± 15 days | 1969 Feb 16 (?) ± 15 days | Explosive / Effusive | 1 |
| Telica | Nicaragua | 1969 Feb 11 | 1971 Dec 16 (on or after) ± 15 days | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Iya | Indonesia | 1969 Jan 27 | 1969 Jan 30 | Explosive / Effusive | 3 |
| Tongariro | New Zealand | 1969 Jan 21 | Unknown | 2 | |
| Izu-Oshima | Japan | 1969 Jan 19 | 1969 Jul 16 ± 15 days | Explosive / Effusive | 1 |
| Ioto | Japan | 1969 Jan 12 (?) | 1969 Jan 21 (?) | Explosive / Effusive | 1 |
| Kuchinoerabujima | Japan | 1968 Dec 21 | 1969 Mar 10 | Explosive / Effusive | 3 |
| Lewotobi | Indonesia | 1968 Nov 28 | 1969 Feb 2 | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Arenal | Costa Rica | 1968 Jul 29 | 2010 Dec 16 (?) ± 15 days | Explosive / Effusive | 3 |
| Tolbachik | Russia | 1968 Jul 2 ± 182 days | 1969 Jul 2 ± 182 days | Explosive / Effusive | 1 |
| Whakaari/White Island | New Zealand | 1968 Jan 27 | 1969 Feb 16 ± 15 days | Explosive / Effusive | 3 |
| Semeru | Indonesia | 1967 Aug 31 | 2009 Mar 15 | Explosive / Effusive | 3 |
| Ambrym | Vanuatu | 1967 Jul 16 ± 15 days | 1970 Aug 29 | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Erta Ale | Ethiopia | 1967 Jul 2 (in or before) ± 182 days | 2025 Dec 17 (continuing) | Explosive / Effusive | 0 |
| Asosan | Japan | 1967 May 16 ± 15 days | 1969 Dec 16 ± 15 days | Explosive / Effusive | 1 |
| Lopevi | Vanuatu | 1967 Jan 27 | 1969 Mar 31 | Explosive / Effusive | 3 |
| Merapi | Indonesia | 1967 Jan 12 | 1970 Jul 2 (?) ± 182 days | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Etna | Italy | 1966 Jan 10 | 1971 Jun 12 | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Masaya | Nicaragua | 1965 Oct 10 (?) | 1985 Apr 16 (?) ± 15 days | Explosive / Effusive | 1 |
| Pacaya | Guatemala | 1965 Jul 4 | 1989 Mar 10 | Explosive / Effusive | 3 |
| Bezymianny | Russia | 1965 Mar 9 | 1970 Mar 16 ± 15 days | Explosive / Effusive | 3 |
| Southern EPR at 8°S | Undersea Features | 1964 Jul 2 (?) ± 182 days | 1969 Jul 2 (?) ± 182 days | Submarine | 0 |
| Colima | Mexico | 1963 Jul 2 ± 182 days | 1970 Jul 2 ± 182 days | Explosive / Effusive | 1 |
| Suwanosejima | Japan | 1956 Nov 16 ± 15 days | 1984 May 16 ± 15 days | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Aira | Japan | 1955 Oct 13 | 2016 Aug 22 | Explosive / Effusive | 3 |
| Sangay | Ecuador | 1934 Aug 8 | 2011 Mar 2 | Explosive / Effusive | 3 |
| Stromboli | Italy | 1934 Feb 2 | 2025 Dec 17 (continuing) | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Dukono | Indonesia | 1933 Aug 13 | 2025 Dec 17 (continuing) | Explosive / Effusive | 3 |
| Nyiragongo | DR Congo | 1927 Mar 16 ± 15 days | 1977 Jan 10 | Lava Lake | 1 |
| Santa Maria | Guatemala | 1922 Jun 22 | 2025 Dec 17 (continuing) | Explosive / Effusive | 3 |
| Yasur | Vanuatu | 1270 ± 110 years | 2025 Dec 17 (continuing) | Explosive / Effusive | 3 |
List of Questions
Global Volcanism Program, 2025. [Database] Volcanoes of the World (v. 5.3.4; 30 Dec 2025). Distributed by Smithsonian Institution, compiled by Venzke, E. https://doi.org/10.5479/si.GVP.VOTW5-2025.5.3
