What was erupting in the year...?
There were 56 confirmed eruptions at some point during 1971 from 53 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 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Llaima | Chile | 1971 Dec 1 ± 30 days | 1972 Mar 12 | 2 |
| Klyuchevskoy | Russia | 1971 Nov 16 ± 15 days | 1973 Dec 16 ± 15 days | 1 |
| Sundoro | Indonesia | 1971 Oct 29 | 1971 Nov 9 | 2 |
| Villarrica | Chile | 1971 Oct 29 | 1972 Feb 21 | 2 |
| La Palma | Spain | 1971 Oct 26 | 1971 Nov 18 | 2 |
| Augustine | United States | 1971 Oct 7 | 1971 Oct 8 | 1 |
| Soufriere St. Vincent | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 1971 Oct 4 ± 6 days | 1972 Mar 20 | 0 |
| Etna | Italy | 1971 Sep 19 | 1979 Mar 16 (?) ± 15 days | 2 |
| Raung | Indonesia | 1971 Sep 14 | 1971 Sep 14 | 1 |
| Fuego | Guatemala | 1971 Sep 14 | 1971 Sep 15 | 3 |
| Rocard | France | 1971 Sep 6 | Unknown | 0 |
| Tinakula | Solomon Islands | 1971 Sep 6 | 1971 Dec 11 | 2 |
| Cerro Hudson | Chile | 1971 Aug 12 | 1971 Sep 18 (in or after) | 3 |
| Kirishimayama | Japan | 1971 Aug 5 | 1971 Aug 5 | 1 |
| Whakaari/White Island | New Zealand | 1971 Jul 19 | 1971 Jul 20 | 2 |
| Chiginagak | United States | 1971 Jul 16 ± 15 days | 1971 Jul 16 ± 15 days | 2 |
| Klyuchevskoy | Russia | 1971 Jun 16 ± 15 days | 1971 Jul 16 ± 15 days | 1 |
| Soputan | Indonesia | 1971 May 19 | 1971 May 19 | 1 |
| Gaua | Vanuatu | 1971 May 12 | 1971 May 13 | 2 |
| Lokon-Empung | Indonesia | 1971 May 11 | 1971 Oct 26 ± 5 days | 2 |
| San Cristobal | Nicaragua | 1971 May 3 | 1971 Jul 5 ± 4 days | 1 |
| Whakaari/White Island | New Zealand | 1971 Apr 9 ± 3 days | Unknown | 2 |
| Izu-Oshima | Japan | 1971 Apr 5 | 1971 Apr 5 | 1 |
| Ruapehu | New Zealand | 1971 Apr 3 | 1971 Nov 1 | 2 |
| Nyamulagira | DR Congo | 1971 Mar 24 | 1971 May 5 ± 4 days | 3 |
| Bezymianny | Russia | 1971 Mar 16 ± 15 days | 1974 Dec 16 (in or after) ± 15 days | 3 |
| Batur | Indonesia | 1971 Mar 11 | 1971 Aug 25 (in or after) | 1 |
| Kuwae | Vanuatu | 1971 Feb 22 | 1971 Feb 22 | 2 |
| Cerro Negro | Nicaragua | 1971 Feb 3 | 1971 Feb 14 | 3 |
| Ambrym | Vanuatu | 1971 Feb 3 | 1971 Nov 5 | 2 |
| Langila | Papua New Guinea | 1971 Jan 26 ± 5 days | 1972 Jul 5 ± 4 days | 2 |
| Lewotobi | Indonesia | 1971 Jan 16 ± 15 days | Unknown | 2 |
| Karangetang | Indonesia | 1970 Nov 27 | 1971 Mar 16 ± 15 days | 2 |
| Jan Mayen | Norway | 1970 Sep 18 | 1972 Jul 2 (?) ± 182 days | 3 |
| Akita-Komagatake | Japan | 1970 Sep 18 | 1971 Jan 26 | 2 |
| Marapi | Indonesia | 1970 Jul 26 ± 5 days | 1971 Aug 20 | 2 |
| Bagana | Papua New Guinea | 1970 May 21 ± 15 days | 1971 Aug 16 (in or after) ± 15 days | 2 |
| Karymsky | Russia | 1970 May 11 | 1982 Oct 11 | 3 |
| Lopevi | Vanuatu | 1970 May 9 | 1972 Aug 7 | 2 |
| Asosan | Japan | 1970 Apr 21 | 1972 Sep 16 ± 15 days | 2 |
| Kilauea | United States | 1969 Feb 22 | 1974 Sep 19 | 0 |
| Telica | Nicaragua | 1969 Feb 11 | 1971 Dec 16 (in or after) ± 15 days | 2 |
| Arenal | Costa Rica | 1968 Jul 29 | 2010 Dec 16 (?) ± 15 days | 3 |
| Semeru | Indonesia | 1967 Aug 31 | 2009 Mar 15 | 3 |
| Erta Ale | Ethiopia | 1967 Jul 2 (in or before) ± 182 days | 2024 Mar 1 (continuing) | 0 |
| Etna | Italy | 1966 Jan 10 | 1971 Jun 12 | 2 |
| Masaya | Nicaragua | 1965 Oct 10 (?) | 1985 Apr 16 (?) ± 15 days | 1 |
| Pacaya | Guatemala | 1965 Jul 4 | 1989 Mar 10 | 3 |
| Suwanosejima | Japan | 1956 Nov 16 ± 15 days | 1984 May 16 ± 15 days | 2 |
| Aira | Japan | 1955 Oct 13 | 2016 Aug 22 | 3 |
| 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
