What was erupting in the year...?
There were 64 confirmed eruptions at some point during 1963 from 58 different volcanoes; 40 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 (2 March 2024). Information about more recent eruptions can be found in the Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report.
| Volcano | Country | Eruption Start Date | Eruption Stop Date | Max VEI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paluweh | Indonesia | 1963 Dec 31 | 1966 Mar 16 | 2 |
| Shishaldin | United States | 1963 Dec 28 | Unknown | 2 |
| Lokon-Empung | Indonesia | 1963 Dec 17 | 1964 Apr 16 ± 15 days | 2 |
| Kavachi | Solomon Islands | 1963 Dec 14 | 1964 Jan 31 (?) | 2 |
| Manam | Papua New Guinea | 1963 Nov 26 | 1964 Apr 16 ± 15 days | 2 |
| Nasudake | Japan | 1963 Nov 20 | 1963 Nov 21 | 1 |
| Erebus | Antarctica | 1963 Nov 16 (in or before) ± 15 days | Unknown | 0 |
| Klyuchevskoy | Russia | 1963 Nov 13 | 1964 Dec 16 (?) ± 15 days | 1 |
| Asosan | Japan | 1963 Nov 10 | 1964 Jan 16 ± 15 days | 2 |
| Vestmannaeyjar | Iceland | 1963 Nov 8 | 1967 Jun 5 | 3 |
| Piton de la Fournaise | France | 1963 Nov 7 | 1963 Nov 21 | 2 |
| Trident | United States | 1963 Oct 17 | 1963 Nov 17 (?) | 3 |
| Augustine | United States | 1963 Oct 11 | 1964 Aug 19 | 2 |
| Fuego | Guatemala | 1963 Sep 28 | 1963 Sep 30 | 3 |
| Gaua | Vanuatu | 1963 Sep 15 ± 5 days | 1963 Nov 9 (in or after) | 2 |
| Batur | Indonesia | 1963 Sep 5 | 1964 May 10 | 2 |
| Ambrym | Vanuatu | 1963 Aug 30 | 1963 Sep 23 (in or after) | 2 |
| Kilauea | United States | 1963 Aug 21 | 1963 Oct 6 | 0 |
| Kerinci | Indonesia | 1963 Jul 16 ± 15 days | Unknown | 2 |
| Niigata-Yakeyama | Japan | 1963 Jul 10 | 1963 Sep 30 | 1 |
| Lopevi | Vanuatu | 1963 Jul 7 | 1965 Jul 2 ± 182 days | 3 |
| Talang | Indonesia | 1963 Jul 2 ± 182 days | Unknown | 2 |
| Colima | Mexico | 1963 Jul 2 ± 182 days | 1970 Jul 2 ± 182 days | 1 |
| Poas | Costa Rica | 1963 May 23 | 1963 Jul 2 | 2 |
| Bezymianny | Russia | 1963 May 16 ± 15 days | 1963 Sep 16 (?) ± 15 days | 1 |
| Concepcion | Nicaragua | 1963 May 9 | Unknown | 1 |
| Asosan | Japan | 1963 Apr 21 | 1963 Jul 16 ± 15 days | 1 |
| Sierra Negra | Ecuador | 1963 Apr 13 | 1963 May 16 ± 15 days | 2 |
| Trident | United States | 1963 Apr 1 | 1963 Apr 3 | 3 |
| Ulawun | Papua New Guinea | 1963 Mar 17 | 1963 May 2 (?) | 2 |
| Cerro Negro | Nicaragua | 1963 Mar 16 ± 15 days | Unknown | 1 |
| Irazu | Costa Rica | 1963 Mar 13 | 1965 Feb 13 | 3 |
| Ebeko | Russia | 1963 Mar 8 | 1964 Jul 2 ± 182 days | 1 |
| Wolf | Ecuador | 1963 Mar 4 | 1963 Mar 16 (in or after) | 0 |
| Villarrica | Chile | 1963 Feb 25 (?) | 1963 Sep 21 (in or after) | 3 |
| Agung | Indonesia | 1963 Feb 18 | 1964 Jan 27 | 5 |
| Manam | Papua New Guinea | 1963 Feb 15 ± 14 days | 1963 May 8 (in or after) | 2 |
| Niigata-Yakeyama | Japan | 1963 Feb 14 | Unknown | 1 |
| Amukta | United States | 1963 Feb 13 | Unknown | 3 |
| Rumble III | New Zealand | 1963 Jan 16 ± 15 days | 1966 Dec 16 (in or after) ± 15 days | 0 |
| Gamalama | Indonesia | 1962 Dec 31 | 1963 Jan 2 (?) | 2 |
| Tolbachik | Russia | 1962 Aug 16 ± 15 days | 1963 Jul 2 ± 182 days | 1 |
| Yakedake | Japan | 1962 Jun 17 | 1963 Jun 29 | 2 |
| Langila | Papua New Guinea | 1962 Mar 16 ± 15 days | 1963 Aug 11 | 2 |
| Bagana | Papua New Guinea | 1962 Feb 15 | 1963 Jul 2 ± 182 days | 2 |
| Karangetang | Indonesia | 1962 Jan 29 | 1963 Dec 16 ± 15 days | 2 |
| Izu-Oshima | Japan | 1962 Jan 16 ± 15 days | 1965 May 16 ± 15 days | 1 |
| Ambrym | Vanuatu | 1961 Aug 15 | 1963 Apr 3 | 3 |
| Klyuchevskoy | Russia | 1960 Dec 16 ± 15 days | 1963 Mar 22 (in or after) | 3 |
| Pavlof | United States | 1960 Jul 2 (?) ± 182 days | 1963 Jun 16 (?) ± 15 days | 2 |
| Karymsky | Russia | 1960 Apr 16 ± 15 days | 1964 Dec 16 ± 15 days | 3 |
| Ol Doinyo Lengai | Tanzania | 1960 Mar 16 (in or before) ± 15 days | 1966 Nov 28 ± 30 days | 3 |
| Krakatau | Indonesia | 1959 Dec 16 ± 15 days | 1963 Jul 2 ± 182 days | 2 |
| Lascar | Chile | 1959 Nov 16 ± 15 days | 1968 Jan 31 (in or after) | 2 |
| Etna | Italy | 1959 Oct 17 | 1964 Dec 31 | 3 |
| Suwanosejima | Japan | 1956 Nov 16 ± 15 days | 1984 May 16 ± 15 days | 2 |
| Aira | Japan | 1955 Oct 13 | 2016 Aug 22 | 3 |
| Semeru | Indonesia | 1950 Jul 23 | 1964 Dec 16 ± 15 days | 2 |
| Sangay | Ecuador | 1934 Aug 8 | 2011 Mar 2 | 3 |
| Stromboli | Italy | 1934 Feb 2 | 2024 Mar 1 (continuing) | 2 |
| Dukono | Indonesia | 1933 Aug 13 | 2024 Mar 1 (continuing) | 3 |
| Nyiragongo | DR Congo | 1927 Mar 16 ± 15 days | 1977 Jan 10 | 1 |
| Santa Maria | Guatemala | 1922 Jun 22 | 2024 Mar 1 (continuing) | 3 |
| Yasur | Vanuatu | 1270 ± 110 years | 2024 Mar 1 (continuing) | 3 |
List of Questions
Global Volcanism Program, 2024. [Database] Volcanoes of the World (v. 5.1.6; 2 Mar 2024). Distributed by Smithsonian Institution, compiled by Venzke, E. https://doi.org/10.5479/si.GVP.VOTW5-2023.5.1
