What was erupting in the year...?
There were 74 confirmed eruptions at some point during 2002 from 66 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bezymianny | Russia | 2002 Dec 25 | 2002 Dec 28 (?) | 2 |
| Lokon-Empung | Indonesia | 2002 Dec 23 | 2003 Apr 1 | 2 |
| Kanlaon | Philippines | 2002 Nov 28 | 2002 Nov 28 | 1 |
| Klyuchevskoy | Russia | 2002 Nov 24 | 2004 Apr 8 | 2 |
| Piton de la Fournaise | France | 2002 Nov 16 | 2002 Dec 23 | 2 |
| Papandayan | Indonesia | 2002 Nov 11 | 2002 Dec 19 ± 3 days | 2 |
| Reventador | Ecuador | 2002 Nov 3 | 2003 Jan 10 (?) | 4 |
| Monowai | New Zealand | 2002 Nov 1 | 2002 Nov 24 | 0 |
| Manam | Papua New Guinea | 2002 Oct 31 | Unknown | 2 |
| Lascar | Chile | 2002 Oct 26 | 2002 Oct 27 | 2 |
| Telica | Nicaragua | 2002 Oct 17 | Unknown | 0 |
| Llaima | Chile | 2002 Oct 13 ± 12 days | Unknown | 1 |
| Lewotobi | Indonesia | 2002 Oct 12 | 2002 Oct 12 (?) | 1 |
| Guagua Pichincha | Ecuador | 2002 Oct 11 | 2002 Dec 7 | 1 |
| Mayon | Philippines | 2002 Oct 11 | 2002 Oct 11 | 1 |
| Rabaul | Papua New Guinea | 2002 Oct 6 (?) | 2004 Feb 17 | 2 |
| Ruang | Indonesia | 2002 Sep 25 | 2002 Sep 29 (?) | 4 |
| Veniaminof | United States | 2002 Sep 24 | 2003 Mar 23 | 1 |
| Ulawun | Papua New Guinea | 2002 Aug 22 (?) | 2002 Nov 3 | 2 |
| Izu-Torishima | Japan | 2002 Aug 12 | 2002 Aug 20 | 2 |
| Witori | Papua New Guinea | 2002 Aug 3 | 2003 Mar 26 ± 25 days | 3 |
| Nyamulagira | DR Congo | 2002 Jul 25 | 2002 Sep 16 (?) ± 15 days | 2 |
| Atka Volcanic Complex | United States | 2002 Jul 16 (in or before) ± 15 days | Unknown | 1 |
| Raung | Indonesia | 2002 Jun 16 (in or before) ± 15 days | 2002 Aug 25 (in or after) | 2 |
| Galeras | Colombia | 2002 Jun 7 | 2002 Jun 7 (?) | 1 |
| Pacaya | Guatemala | 2002 May 30 | 2002 Jun 17 (?) | 1 |
| San Cristobal | Nicaragua | 2002 May 29 | 2002 Dec 16 (?) | 1 |
| Langila | Papua New Guinea | 2002 May 25 (?) | 2003 Apr 9 (?) | 2 |
| Monowai | New Zealand | 2002 May 24 | 2002 May 24 | 0 |
| Nyiragongo | DR Congo | 2002 May 17 (?) | 2024 Aug 16 (continuing) | 2 |
| Kikai | Japan | 2002 May 11 | 2002 Jul 16 ± 15 days | 2 |
| Guagua Pichincha | Ecuador | 2002 Apr 16 ± 15 days | 2002 Apr 16 ± 15 days | 1 |
| Klyuchevskoy | Russia | 2002 Apr 9 | 2002 Jun 9 (in or before) | 2 |
| East Epi | Vanuatu | 2002 Mar 16 ± 15 days | 2002 Mar 16 ± 15 days | 1 |
| Lokon-Empung | Indonesia | 2002 Feb 9 | 2002 May 16 (?) ± 15 days | 2 |
| Chikurachki | Russia | 2002 Jan 25 | 2002 Apr 22 (?) | 2 |
| Nyiragongo | DR Congo | 2002 Jan 17 | 2002 Feb 3 (in or after) | 1 |
| San Miguel | El Salvador | 2002 Jan 16 | 2002 Jan 16 | 1 |
| Manam | Papua New Guinea | 2002 Jan 13 | 2002 May 21 | 3 |
| Piton de la Fournaise | France | 2002 Jan 5 | 2002 Jan 16 | 0 |
| Fuego | Guatemala | 2002 Jan 4 | 2024 Aug 16 (continuing) | 3 |
| Etna | Italy | 2001 Dec 16 (?) ± 15 days | 2003 Nov 9 | 1 |
| Bezymianny | Russia | 2001 Dec 10 | 2002 Jan 6 (?) | 2 |
| Walvis Ridge at 33°S | Undersea Features | 2001 Nov 24 | 2002 Mar 16 ± 15 days | 0 |
| Karymsky | Russia | 2001 Nov 15 | 2016 Apr 1 | 3 |
| Montagu Island | United Kingdom | 2001 Oct 1 ± 20 days | 2007 Sep 20 | 1 |
| Kerinci | Indonesia | 2001 May 12 | 2002 Aug 27 (?) | 2 |
| Miyakejima | Japan | 2001 Jan 11 | 2002 Nov 24 | 2 |
| Suwanosejima | Japan | 2000 Dec 19 | 2004 Jul 5 (?) | 3 |
| Soputan | Indonesia | 2000 May 13 | 2003 Sep 4 (?) | 2 |
| Saunders | United Kingdom | 2000 May 13 | 2013 Nov 16 | 0 |
| Bagana | Papua New Guinea | 2000 Feb 28 (in or before) | 2024 Aug 9 (continuing) | 2 |
| Kavachi | Solomon Islands | 1999 Nov 16 (?) ± 15 days | 2003 Aug 16 ± 15 days | 1 |
| Tungurahua | Ecuador | 1999 Oct 5 | 2009 Jul 8 ± 7 days | 3 |
| Sheveluch | Russia | 1999 Aug 15 | 2024 Aug 16 (continuing) | 4 |
| Karangetang | Indonesia | 1999 Mar 16 (in or before) ± 15 days | 2003 Oct 28 | 3 |
| Villarrica | Chile | 1998 Feb 24 ± 4 days | 2002 Jun 16 (?) ± 15 days | 1 |
| Colima | Mexico | 1997 Nov 22 | 2011 Jun 21 | 3 |
| Ambrym | Vanuatu | 1996 Jun 16 (in or before) ± 15 days | 2005 Aug 16 (in or after) ± 15 days | 1 |
| Popocatepetl | Mexico | 1996 Mar 5 | 2003 Nov 22 (?) | 3 |
| Soufriere Hills | United Kingdom | 1995 Jul 18 | 2003 Oct 8 | 3 |
| Ol Doinyo Lengai | Tanzania | 1994 Sep 18 | 2006 Jul 16 (?) ± 15 days | 1 |
| Merapi | Indonesia | 1992 Jan 20 | 2002 Oct 19 (?) | 2 |
| Kilauea | United States | 1983 Jan 3 | 2018 Sep 5 | 3 |
| Erebus | Antarctica | 1972 Dec 16 (in or before) ± 15 days | 2024 Aug 16 (continuing) | 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
