What was erupting in the year...?
There were 60 confirmed eruptions at some point during 1993 from 58 different volcanoes; 27 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lascar | Chile | 1993 Dec 17 | 1994 Feb 27 | 2 |
| Alcedo | Ecuador | 1993 Dec 5 ± 20 days | Unknown | 1 |
| Long Island | Papua New Guinea | 1993 Nov 3 (?) | 1993 Nov 25 ± 5 days | 1 |
| Bezymianny | Russia | 1993 Oct 21 | 1994 Feb 4 ± 4 days | 3 |
| Iliwerung | Indonesia | 1993 Sep 15 | 1993 Sep 19 | 2 |
| Shishaldin | United States | 1993 Sep 4 | 1993 Oct 29 | 2 |
| Kanlaon | Philippines | 1993 Aug 25 | 1993 Sep 3 | 2 |
| Makushin | United States | 1993 Aug 16 ± 15 days | 1994 Jan 19 (?) | 1 |
| Etna | Italy | 1993 Aug 3 | 1993 Oct 13 | 1 |
| Veniaminof | United States | 1993 Jul 30 | 1994 Sep 28 (?) | 2 |
| Ijen | Indonesia | 1993 Jul 3 | 1993 Aug 1 | 1 |
| CoAxial Segment | Undersea Features | 1993 Jun 26 | 1993 Jul 4 (?) | 0 |
| Iliboleng | Indonesia | 1993 Jun 16 (?) ± 15 days | 1993 Jul 16 ± 15 days | 1 |
| Masaya | Nicaragua | 1993 Jun 16 | 1994 Nov 16 (in or after) ± 15 days | 1 |
| Seguam | United States | 1993 May 28 | 1993 Aug 31 (in or after) | 2 |
| Gamalama | Indonesia | 1993 May 6 | 1993 May 21 | 2 |
| Raung | Indonesia | 1993 Apr 1 ± 90 days | Unknown | 1 |
| Guagua Pichincha | Ecuador | 1993 Mar 9 | 1993 Mar 12 | 1 |
| Pinatubo | Philippines | 1993 Feb 16 ± 15 days | 1993 Jul 16 (?) ± 15 days | 1 |
| Mayon | Philippines | 1993 Feb 2 | 1993 Apr 4 | 2 |
| Lascar | Chile | 1993 Jan 30 | 1993 Aug 16 ± 15 days | 4 |
| Socorro | Mexico | 1993 Jan 29 | 1994 Feb 24 ± 4 days | 0 |
| Dieng Volcanic Complex | Indonesia | 1993 Jan 23 | 1993 Jan 23 (?) | 1 |
| Pagan | United States | 1993 Jan 15 ± 5 days | 1993 Nov 16 (in or after) ± 15 days | 2 |
| Galeras | Colombia | 1993 Jan 14 | 1993 Jun 7 | 2 |
| Ulawun | Papua New Guinea | 1993 Jan 12 | 1993 Jan 31 (?) | 2 |
| Heard | Australia | 1993 Jan 2 ± 15 days | Unknown | 2 |
| Fukutoku-Oka-no-Ba | Japan | 1992 Nov 10 | 1993 Sep 9 (?) | 1 |
| Krakatau | Indonesia | 1992 Nov 7 | 1993 Oct 16 ± 15 days | 1 |
| Poas | Costa Rica | 1992 Oct 16 ± 15 days | 1993 Sep 16 ± 15 days | 0 |
| Klyuchevskoy | Russia | 1992 Sep 12 | 1993 Sep 12 ± 1 days | 2 |
| Copahue | Chile-Argentina | 1992 Jul 22 | 1993 Jul 2 ± 182 days | 2 |
| Asosan | Japan | 1992 Apr 23 | 1993 Jun 10 (?) | 2 |
| Merapi | Indonesia | 1992 Jan 20 | 2002 Oct 19 (?) | 2 |
| Nyamulagira | DR Congo | 1991 Sep 20 | 1993 Feb 8 | 3 |
| Karangetang | Indonesia | 1991 Jul 2 (in or before) | 1993 Dec 31 (in or after) | 2 |
| Soputan | Indonesia | 1991 May 22 | 1996 Sep 29 (in or after) | 2 |
| Unzendake | Japan | 1990 Nov 17 | 1995 Feb 16 ± 15 days | 1 |
| Sabancaya | Peru | 1990 May 28 | 1998 Sep 16 (?) ± 15 days | 3 |
| Suwanosejima | Japan | 1990 Apr 16 ± 15 days | 1996 Jul 14 | 2 |
| Sheveluch | Russia | 1990 Jan 10 | 1995 Feb 16 ± 15 days | 3 |
| Pacaya | Guatemala | 1990 Jan 4 (?) | 2000 Mar 1 | 3 |
| Marapi | Indonesia | 1987 Jan 15 | 1994 Aug 12 (in or after) | 2 |
| Whakaari/White Island | New Zealand | 1986 Feb 1 (?) | 1994 Jul 28 | 3 |
| Kilauea | United States | 1983 Jan 3 | 2018 Sep 5 | 3 |
| Ol Doinyo Lengai | Tanzania | 1983 Jan 1 | 1993 Sep 24 | 2 |
| Etna | Italy | 1979 Jul 3 | 1993 Mar 30 | 2 |
| Manam | Papua New Guinea | 1974 Mar 4 (?) | 1999 Nov 9 (?) | 3 |
| 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 |
| Bagana | Papua New Guinea | 1972 Jul 2 ± 182 days | 1995 Jul 2 (in or after) ± 182 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 Aug 16 (continuing) | 0 |
| 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
