What was erupting in the year...?
There were 74 confirmed eruptions at some point during 1980 from 67 different volcanoes; 41 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 (16 August 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poas | Costa Rica | 1980 Dec 26 | 1980 Dec 26 | 1 |
| Macdonald | France | 1980 Nov 10 | 1981 Feb 15 | 0 |
| Pavlof | United States | 1980 Nov 8 | 1980 Nov 13 | 3 |
| Paluweh | Indonesia | 1980 Nov 5 | 1981 Sep 16 ± 15 days | 2 |
| Ruapehu | New Zealand | 1980 Oct 18 | 1980 Nov 3 | 1 |
| Callaqui | Chile | 1980 Oct 16 ± 15 days | 1980 Oct 16 ± 15 days | 1 |
| Kavachi | Solomon Islands | 1980 Oct 7 | 1981 Feb 25 | 1 |
| Ulawun | Papua New Guinea | 1980 Oct 6 | 1980 Oct 7 | 3 |
| Kuchinoerabujima | Japan | 1980 Sep 28 | 1980 Sep 28 | 2 |
| Asosan | Japan | 1980 Sep 24 | 1980 Sep 24 | 1 |
| Marion Island | South Africa | 1980 Sep 16 (?) ± 15 days | Unknown | 1 |
| Poas | Costa Rica | 1980 Sep 12 | 1980 Sep 12 | 1 |
| Gamalama | Indonesia | 1980 Sep 4 | 1980 Sep 23 | 2 |
| Sheveluch | Russia | 1980 Aug 23 | 1981 Dec 1 ± 30 days | 1 |
| Bezymianny | Russia | 1980 Aug 21 | 1980 Aug 27 ± 4 days | 2 |
| Hekla | Iceland | 1980 Aug 17 | 1980 Aug 20 | 3 |
| Kanlaon | Philippines | 1980 Aug 8 | Unknown | 2 |
| Gareloi | United States | 1980 Aug 7 | 1980 Sep 17 | 3 |
| Pavlof | United States | 1980 Jul 6 ± 1 days | Unknown | 1 |
| Akutan | United States | 1980 Jul 3 (in or before) | 1980 Jul 8 (?) | 2 |
| Gaua | Vanuatu | 1980 Jul 2 ± 182 days | Unknown | 1 |
| Villarrica | Chile | 1980 Jun 20 | 1980 Sep 24 | 2 |
| Gorely | Russia | 1980 Jun 15 ± 5 days | 1981 Jul 3 | 3 |
| Tengger Caldera | Indonesia | 1980 Jun 5 ± 1 days | 1980 Sep 20 | 2 |
| Ekarma | Russia | 1980 May 24 | Unknown | 1 |
| Ambrym | Vanuatu | 1980 May 16 | 1980 Aug 18 | 3 |
| Makushin | United States | 1980 May 1 ± 75 days | Unknown | 1 |
| Bezymianny | Russia | 1980 Apr 18 | 1980 Apr 19 | 3 |
| Lopevi | Vanuatu | 1980 Apr 15 | 1980 Aug 20 | 3 |
| Marapi | Indonesia | 1980 Mar 29 | Unknown | 1 |
| St. Helens | United States | 1980 Mar 27 | 1986 Oct 28 ± 3 days | 5 |
| Karangetang | Indonesia | 1980 Mar 24 | 1980 Sep 13 | 1 |
| Krafla | Iceland | 1980 Mar 16 | 1980 Oct 23 | 0 |
| Krakatau | Indonesia | 1980 Mar 15 ± 5 days | 1980 Dec 16 ± 15 days | 2 |
| Ioto | Japan | 1980 Mar 13 | 1980 Mar 13 | 1 |
| Kilauea | United States | 1980 Mar 11 | 1980 Mar 11 | 0 |
| Macdonald | France | 1980 Feb 12 | 1980 Feb 13 | 0 |
| Nyamulagira | DR Congo | 1980 Jan 30 | 1980 Feb 24 | 3 |
| Monowai | New Zealand | 1980 Jan 16 ± 15 days | 1980 Jan 16 ± 15 days | 0 |
| Ruapehu | New Zealand | 1980 Jan 15 (?) | 1980 Mar 27 (?) | 1 |
| Tupungatito | Chile-Argentina | 1980 Jan 10 | 1980 Jan 11 | 2 |
| Bulusan | Philippines | 1979 Dec 27 | 1980 Sep 28 | 3 |
| Sierra Negra | Ecuador | 1979 Nov 13 | 1980 Jan 14 (in or after) | 3 |
| Ontakesan | Japan | 1979 Oct 28 | 1980 Apr 25 | 2 |
| Poas | Costa Rica | 1979 Sep 8 | 1980 Jan 16 ± 15 days | 1 |
| Etna | Italy | 1979 Jul 3 | 1993 Mar 30 | 2 |
| Asosan | Japan | 1979 Jun 5 ± 4 days | 1980 Mar 8 | 2 |
| Chirinkotan | Russia | 1979 Apr 16 ± 15 days | 1980 Oct 10 | 2 |
| Colima | Mexico | 1977 Dec 16 ± 15 days | 1982 Jun 16 ± 15 days | 1 |
| Toya | Japan | 1977 Aug 7 | 1982 Mar 16 ± 15 days | 3 |
| Klyuchevskoy | Russia | 1977 Aug 2 | 1980 Mar 12 | 3 |
| Whakaari/White Island | New Zealand | 1976 Dec 18 | 1982 Jan 29 | 3 |
| Axial Seamount | Undersea Features | 1976 Jan 1 ± 6 years | 1982 (in or before) | 0 |
| Lokon-Empung | Indonesia | 1975 Nov 16 (in or before) ± 15 days | 1980 Jul 2 ± 182 days | 2 |
| Galeras | Colombia | 1974 Jul 2 ± 182 days | 1983 Jul 2 (?) ± 182 days | 1 |
| Manam | Papua New Guinea | 1974 Mar 4 (?) | 1999 Nov 9 (?) | 3 |
| Nevados de Chillan | Chile | 1973 Jul 16 ± 15 days | 1986 Jul 2 ± 182 days | 2 |
| Langila | Papua New Guinea | 1973 Feb 24 ± 4 days | 2000 Oct 16 (in or after) ± 15 days | 3 |
| Erebus | Antarctica | 1972 Dec 16 (in or before) ± 15 days | 2024 Aug 16 (continuing) | 2 |
| Merapi | Indonesia | 1972 Oct 6 | 1985 Mar 16 ± 15 days | 2 |
| Bagana | Papua New Guinea | 1972 Jul 2 ± 182 days | 1995 Jul 2 (in or after) ± 182 days | 2 |
| Karymsky | Russia | 1970 May 11 | 1982 Oct 11 | 3 |
| 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 Aug 16 (continuing) | 0 |
| 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 Aug 16 (continuing) | 2 |
| Dukono | Indonesia | 1933 Aug 13 | 2024 Aug 16 (continuing) | 3 |
| Santa Maria | Guatemala | 1922 Jun 22 | 2024 Aug 16 (continuing) | 3 |
| Yasur | Vanuatu | 1270 ± 110 years | 2024 Aug 16 (continuing) | 3 |
List of Questions
Global Volcanism Program, 2024. [Database] Volcanoes of the World (v. 5.2.3; 20 Sep 2024). Distributed by Smithsonian Institution, compiled by Venzke, E. https://doi.org/10.5479/si.GVP.VOTW5-2024.5.2
