What was erupting in the year...?
There were 65 confirmed eruptions at some point during 1995 from 62 different volcanoes; 33 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shishaldin | United States | 1995 Dec 23 | 1996 May 16 (in or before) | 3 |
| Boomerang Seamount | France | 1995 Dec 1 ± 30 days | Unknown | 0 |
| Rabaul | Papua New Guinea | 1995 Nov 28 | 2001 Sep 5 ± 4 days | 2 |
| Monowai | New Zealand | 1995 Nov 27 | 1995 Nov 30 | 0 |
| Veniaminof | United States | 1995 Nov 15 | 1995 Nov 30 (?) | 1 |
| Karangetang | Indonesia | 1995 Nov 9 | 1995 Dec 17 | 1 |
| Rincon de la Vieja | Costa Rica | 1995 Nov 6 | 1995 Nov 13 | 2 |
| Llaima | Chile | 1995 Oct 13 | 1995 Oct 22 (in or after) | 2 |
| Kujusan | Japan | 1995 Oct 11 | 1996 Mar 24 | 1 |
| Ruby | United States | 1995 Oct 11 (?) | 1995 Oct 25 | 0 |
| Copahue | Chile-Argentina | 1995 Sep 16 ± 15 days | Unknown | 2 |
| Bezymianny | Russia | 1995 Sep 16 (in or before) ± 15 days | 1995 Oct 8 (?) | 3 |
| Tengger Caldera | Indonesia | 1995 Sep 9 | 1995 Dec 16 ± 15 days | 1 |
| Irruputuncu | Chile-Bolivia | 1995 Sep 1 | 1995 Sep 26 | 2 |
| Soufriere Hills | United Kingdom | 1995 Jul 18 | 2003 Oct 8 | 3 |
| Tinakula | Solomon Islands | 1995 Jul 2 ± 182 days | Unknown | 1 |
| Whakaari/White Island | New Zealand | 1995 Jun 28 (?) | 1995 Jun 29 (?) | 1 |
| Kanaga | United States | 1995 Jun 19 (?) | 1995 Jun 23 (?) | 2 |
| Lateiki | Tonga | 1995 Jun 6 | 1995 Jun 23 ± 2 days | 2 |
| Cerro Negro | Nicaragua | 1995 May 29 | 1995 Dec 6 | 2 |
| Veniaminof | United States | 1995 Apr 17 | 1995 Apr 17 | 1 |
| Saunders | United Kingdom | 1995 Apr 16 (?) ± 15 days | 1998 Feb 16 (in or after) ± 15 days | 0 |
| Villarrica | Chile | 1995 Apr 15 ± 5 days | 1995 Jun 2 (in or after) | 1 |
| Fogo | Cabo Verde | 1995 Apr 2 | 1995 May 26 | 2 |
| Raung | Indonesia | 1995 Mar 16 ± 15 days | 1995 Mar 16 ± 15 days | 1 |
| Tengger Caldera | Indonesia | 1995 Mar 3 | 1995 May 26 ± 5 days | 1 |
| Ambae | Vanuatu | 1995 Mar 2 | 1995 Mar 3 (?) | 2 |
| Yakedake | Japan | 1995 Feb 11 | 1995 Feb 11 | 1 |
| Makushin | United States | 1995 Jan 30 | 1995 Jan 30 | 1 |
| Fernandina | Ecuador | 1995 Jan 25 | 1995 Apr 8 (?) | 2 |
| San Miguel | El Salvador | 1995 Jan 12 | 1995 Apr 19 | 1 |
| Ruapehu | New Zealand | 1995 Jan 11 (?) | 1995 Nov 9 | 3 |
| Vailulu'u | United States | 1995 Jan 9 | 1995 Jan 29 | 0 |
| Popocatepetl | Mexico | 1994 Dec 21 | 1995 Oct 5 | 2 |
| Barren Island | India | 1994 Dec 20 (in or before) | 1995 Jun 5 ± 8 days | 2 |
| Bulusan | Philippines | 1994 Nov 27 | 1995 Jan 28 (in or after) | 2 |
| Lascar | Chile | 1994 Nov 13 | 1995 Jul 20 | 2 |
| Rabaul | Papua New Guinea | 1994 Sep 19 | 1995 Apr 16 | 4 |
| Ol Doinyo Lengai | Tanzania | 1994 Sep 18 | 2006 Jul 16 (?) ± 15 days | 1 |
| Klyuchevskoy | Russia | 1994 Sep 8 | 1995 Jan 14 (in or after) | 3 |
| Nyiragongo | DR Congo | 1994 Jun 23 | 1996 Mar 16 (?) ± 15 days | 1 |
| Etna | Italy | 1994 Jun 17 | 2001 Aug 9 | 3 |
| Asosan | Japan | 1994 May 2 | 1995 Nov 16 ± 15 days | 2 |
| Krakatau | Indonesia | 1994 Mar 19 | 1995 Jun 16 (in or after) ± 15 days | 2 |
| Merapi | Indonesia | 1992 Jan 20 | 2002 Oct 19 (?) | 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 |
| Kilauea | United States | 1983 Jan 3 | 2018 Sep 5 | 3 |
| 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 Mar 1 (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 Mar 1 (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 Mar 1 (continuing) | 2 |
| Dukono | Indonesia | 1933 Aug 13 | 2024 Mar 1 (continuing) | 3 |
| 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
