What was erupting in the year...?
There were 64 confirmed eruptions at some point during 1982 from 59 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 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marapi | Indonesia | 1982 Dec 16 ± 15 days | 1982 Dec 16 ± 15 days | Explosive / Effusive | 1 |
| Ioto | Japan | 1982 Nov 28 | 1982 Dec 16 (?) ± 15 days | Explosive / Effusive | 1 |
| Chirpoi | Russia | 1982 Nov 22 | Unknown | 2 | |
| Iliboleng | Indonesia | 1982 Nov 17 | 1982 Nov 17 | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Japan | 1982 Oct 26 | 1982 Dec 29 | Explosive / Effusive | 1 |
| Lopevi | Vanuatu | 1982 Oct 24 | 1982 Oct 25 | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Cameroon | Cameroon | 1982 Oct 16 | 1982 Nov 12 | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Klyuchevskoy | Russia | 1982 Oct 7 | 1983 Jun 27 | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Akutan | United States | 1982 Oct 5 ± 4 days | 1983 May 16 ± 15 days | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Asamayama | Japan | 1982 Oct 2 | 1982 Oct 2 | Explosive / Effusive | 1 |
| Kilauea | United States | 1982 Sep 25 | 1982 Sep 26 | Explosive / Effusive | 0 |
| Wolf | Ecuador | 1982 Aug 28 | 1982 Sep 6 (?) | Explosive / Effusive | 1 |
| Soputan | Indonesia | 1982 Aug 26 | 1982 Nov 10 | Explosive / Effusive | 3 |
| Raung | Indonesia | 1982 Jul 18 | 1982 Jul 20 | Explosive / Effusive | 3 |
| Karangetang | Indonesia | 1982 Jul 2 ± 182 days | Unknown | 1 | |
| Cleft Segment | Undersea Features | 1982 Jul 2 (in or before) ± 182 days | Unknown | 0 | |
| Nyiragongo | DR Congo | 1982 Jun 21 | 1982 Oct 17 ± 15 days | Explosive / Effusive | 1 |
| Monowai | New Zealand | 1982 May 16 ± 15 days | 1982 May 16 ± 15 days | Explosive / Effusive | 0 |
| Kilauea | United States | 1982 Apr 30 | 1982 May 1 | Explosive / Effusive | 0 |
| Asamayama | Japan | 1982 Apr 26 | 1982 Apr 26 | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Gaua | Vanuatu | 1982 Apr 18 | 1982 Apr 18 | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Kavachi | Solomon Islands | 1982 Apr 7 | 1982 Jun 2 ± 1 days | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Galunggung | Indonesia | 1982 Apr 5 | 1983 Jan 8 | Explosive / Effusive | 4 |
| Alaid | Russia | 1982 Mar 29 | 1982 Mar 29 | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| El Chichon | Mexico | 1982 Mar 28 | 1982 Sep 11 | Explosive / Effusive | 5 |
| Klyuchevskoy | Russia | 1982 Mar 24 | 1982 May 2 | Explosive / Effusive | 1 |
| Teahitia | France | 1982 Mar 16 | 1982 May 19 | Explosive / Effusive | 0 |
| Marapi | Indonesia | 1982 Mar 10 (on or before) | 1982 May 16 ± 15 days | Explosive / Effusive | 1 |
| Ioto | Japan | 1982 Mar 9 | 1982 Mar 10 | Explosive / Effusive | 1 |
| Macdonald | France | 1982 Mar 1 | 1982 Jun 6 | Explosive / Effusive | 0 |
| Concepcion | Nicaragua | 1982 Jan 15 ± 5 days | 1982 Feb 14 ± 5 days | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Gareloi | United States | 1982 Jan 15 | 1982 Jan 15 | Explosive / Effusive | 3 |
| Nyamulagira | DR Congo | 1981 Dec 25 | 1982 Jan 14 | Explosive / Effusive | 3 |
| Telica | Nicaragua | 1981 Nov 25 ± 5 days | 1982 Mar 2 | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Ruapehu | New Zealand | 1981 Oct 25 (?) | 1982 Apr 12 ± 3 days | Explosive / Effusive | 1 |
| Guagua Pichincha | Ecuador | 1981 Aug 31 ± 5 days | 1982 Nov 16 (?) ± 15 days | Explosive / Effusive | 1 |
| Bezymianny | Russia | 1981 Jun 12 | 1983 May 22 | Explosive / Effusive | 3 |
| Pagan | United States | 1981 May 15 | 1985 May 1 (on or after) | Explosive / Effusive | 4 |
| St. Helens | United States | 1980 Mar 27 | 1986 Oct 28 ± 3 days | Explosive / Effusive | 5 |
| Etna | Italy | 1979 Jul 3 | 1993 Mar 30 | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Colima | Mexico | 1977 Dec 16 ± 15 days | 1982 Jun 16 ± 15 days | Explosive / Effusive | 1 |
| Toya | Japan | 1977 Aug 7 | 1982 Mar 16 ± 15 days | Explosive / Effusive | 3 |
| Whakaari/White Island | New Zealand | 1976 Dec 18 | 1982 Jan 29 | Explosive / Effusive | 3 |
| Axial Seamount | Undersea Features | 1976 Jan 1 ± 6 years | 1982 (in or before) | Explosive / Effusive | 0 |
| Galeras | Colombia | 1974 Jul 2 ± 182 days | 1983 Jul 2 (?) ± 182 days | Explosive / Effusive | 1 |
| Manam | Papua New Guinea | 1974 Mar 4 (?) | 1999 Nov 9 (?) | Explosive / Effusive | 3 |
| Nevados de Chillan | Chile | 1973 Jul 16 ± 15 days | 1986 Jul 2 ± 182 days | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Langila | Papua New Guinea | 1973 Feb 24 ± 4 days | 2000 Oct 16 (on or after) ± 15 days | Explosive / Effusive | 3 |
| Erebus | Antarctica | 1972 Dec 16 (on or before) ± 15 days | 2025 Sep 19 (continuing) | Lava Lake | 2 |
| Merapi | Indonesia | 1972 Oct 6 | 1985 Mar 16 ± 15 days | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Bagana | Papua New Guinea | 1972 Jul 2 ± 182 days | 1995 Jul 2 (on or after) ± 182 days | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Karymsky | Russia | 1970 May 11 | 1982 Oct 11 | Explosive / Effusive | 3 |
| Arenal | Costa Rica | 1968 Jul 29 | 2010 Dec 16 (?) ± 15 days | Explosive / Effusive | 3 |
| Semeru | Indonesia | 1967 Aug 31 | 2009 Mar 15 | Explosive / Effusive | 3 |
| Erta Ale | Ethiopia | 1967 Jul 2 (in or before) ± 182 days | 2025 Sep 19 (continuing) | Explosive / Effusive | 0 |
| Masaya | Nicaragua | 1965 Oct 10 (?) | 1985 Apr 16 (?) ± 15 days | Explosive / Effusive | 1 |
| Pacaya | Guatemala | 1965 Jul 4 | 1989 Mar 10 | Explosive / Effusive | 3 |
| 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 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
