What was erupting in the year...?
There were 74 confirmed eruptions at some point during 2017 from 70 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 (17 September 2020). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevado del Ruiz | Colombia | 2017 Dec 18 | 2020 Sep 17 (continuing) | 2 |
| Kanlaon | Philippines | 2017 Dec 9 | 2017 Dec 9 | 2 |
| Agung | Indonesia | 2017 Nov 21 | 2019 Jun 13 | 3 |
| Dempo | Indonesia | 2017 Nov 9 | 2017 Nov 9 | 1 |
| Tinakula | Solomon Islands | 2017 Oct 21 | 2017 Oct 26 | 3 |
| Sarychev Peak | Russia | 2017 Oct 12 | 2017 Nov 13 (?) | 2 |
| Kirishimayama | Japan | 2017 Oct 11 | 2017 Oct 17 | 2 |
| Ambae | Vanuatu | 2017 Sep 6 (?) | 2018 Oct 30 | 3 |
| Fernandina | Ecuador | 2017 Sep 4 | 2017 Sep 7 ± 1 days | 2 |
| San Cristobal | Nicaragua | 2017 Aug 18 | 2017 Nov 11 | 3 |
| Kerinci | Indonesia | 2017 Aug 13 | 2017 Aug 13 | 1 |
| Sangay | Ecuador | 2017 Jul 20 | 2017 Oct 26 | 2 |
| Sangeang Api | Indonesia | 2017 Jul 15 | 2020 Jun 10 | 2 |
| Piton de la Fournaise | France | 2017 Jul 14 | 2017 Aug 28 | 0 |
| Ulawun | Papua New Guinea | 2017 Jun 11 | 2017 Nov 3 | 1 |
| Bulusan | Philippines | 2017 Jun 5 | 2017 Jun 5 | 1 |
| Karymsky | Russia | 2017 Jun 4 | 2018 Jan 27 | 3 |
| Copahue | Chile-Argentina | 2017 Jun 4 | 2018 Dec 7 | 1 |
| Marapi | Indonesia | 2017 Jun 4 | 2017 Jun 4 | 1 |
| Rincon de la Vieja | Costa Rica | 2017 May 23 | 2018 Mar 15 ± 3 days | 2 |
| Dieng Volcanic Complex | Indonesia | 2017 Apr 30 | 2017 Jul 2 | 1 |
| Nishinoshima | Japan | 2017 Apr 18 ± 1 days | 2017 Aug 17 ± 6 days | 2 |
| Poas | Costa Rica | 2017 Apr 12 | 2017 Nov 6 | 1 |
| Ol Doinyo Lengai | Tanzania | 2017 Apr 9 | 2020 Aug 31 (continuing) | 0 |
| Kick 'em Jenny | Grenada | 2017 Mar 29 | 2017 Mar 29 | 0 |
| Aira | Japan | 2017 Mar 25 | 2020 Sep 17 (continuing) | 1 |
| Kambalny | Russia | 2017 Mar 24 | 2017 Apr 10 | 3 |
| Krakatau | Indonesia | 2017 Feb 19 | 2017 Feb 19 | 1 |
| San Cristobal | Nicaragua | 2017 Feb 18 | 2017 Apr 19 | 1 |
| Piton de la Fournaise | France | 2017 Jan 31 | 2017 Feb 27 | 0 |
| Unnamed | Tonga | 2017 Jan 23 | 2017 Jan 31 | 0 |
| Barren Island | India | 2017 Jan 15 | 2017 May 16 (?) | 2 |
| San Miguel | El Salvador | 2017 Jan 7 | 2017 Jan 7 | 1 |
| Bogoslof | United States | 2016 Dec 20 | 2017 Aug 30 | 3 |
| Chirinkotan | Russia | 2016 Nov 29 | 2017 Apr 7 | 3 |
| Nyamuragira | DR Congo | 2016 Nov 27 | 2017 May 2 | 0 |
| Sabancaya | Peru | 2016 Nov 6 | 2020 Sep 17 (continuing) | 3 |
| Ebeko | Russia | 2016 Oct 20 | 2020 Sep 17 (continuing) | 2 |
| Ubinas | Peru | 2016 Sep 13 | 2017 Mar 2 | 2 |
| Bulusan | Philippines | 2016 Jun 10 | 2017 Mar 2 | 2 |
| Cleveland | United States | 2016 Apr 16 | 2019 Jan 16 | 2 |
| Langila | Papua New Guinea | 2016 Apr 2 | 2018 Oct 30 | 2 |
| Nevados de Chillan | Chile | 2016 Jan 8 | 2020 Sep 17 (continuing) | 2 |
| Lascar | Chile | 2015 Oct 30 | 2017 Apr 2 ± 1 days | 2 |
| Masaya | Nicaragua | 2015 Oct 3 | 2020 Sep 10 (continuing) | 1 |
| Klyuchevskoy | Russia | 2015 Aug 28 | 2018 Jun 15 | 3 |
| Pacaya | Guatemala | 2015 Jun 7 ± 1 days | 2020 Sep 17 (continuing) | 1 |
| Turrialba | Costa Rica | 2015 Mar 8 | 2019 Oct 28 | 2 |
| Villarrica | Chile | 2014 Dec 2 ± 7 days | 2020 Sep 17 (continuing) | 1 |
| Nevado del Ruiz | Colombia | 2014 Nov 18 | 2017 May 29 | 2 |
| Saunders | United Kingdom | 2014 Nov 12 | 2020 Sep 17 (continuing) | 1 |
| Manam | Papua New Guinea | 2014 Jun 29 | 2020 Sep 11 (continuing) | 2 |
| Semeru | Indonesia | 2014 Apr 1 ± 15 days | 2020 Sep 17 (continuing) | 3 |
| Sinabung | Indonesia | 2013 Sep 15 | 2018 Aug 30 | 4 |
| Etna | Italy | 2013 Sep 3 | 2020 Sep 17 (continuing) | 2 |
| Colima | Mexico | 2013 Jan 6 | 2017 Mar 7 | 2 |
| Heard | Australia | 2012 Sep 5 ± 4 days | 2020 Sep 5 (continuing) | 0 |
| Bezymianny | Russia | 2010 May 21 (?) | 2020 Sep 17 (continuing) | 3 |
| Reventador | Ecuador | 2008 Jul 27 | 2020 Sep 17 (continuing) | 2 |
| Ambrym | Vanuatu | 2008 May 23 | 2018 Dec 17 | 2 |
| Ibu | Indonesia | 2008 Apr 5 | 2020 Sep 17 (continuing) | 1 |
| Popocatepetl | Mexico | 2005 Jan 9 | 2020 Sep 17 (continuing) | 2 |
| Suwanosejima | Japan | 2004 Oct 23 | 2020 Sep 17 (continuing) | 2 |
| Nyiragongo | DR Congo | 2002 May 17 (?) | 2020 Sep 17 (continuing) | 2 |
| Fuego | Guatemala | 2002 Jan 4 | 2020 Sep 17 (continuing) | 3 |
| Bagana | Papua New Guinea | 2000 Feb 28 (in or before) | 2020 Sep 12 (continuing) | 2 |
| Sheveluch | Russia | 1999 Aug 15 | 2020 Sep 17 (continuing) | 4 |
| Kilauea | United States | 1983 Jan 3 | 2018 Sep 5 | 3 |
| Erebus | Antarctica | 1972 Dec 16 (in or before) ± 15 days | 2020 Sep 15 (continuing) | 2 |
| Erta Ale | Ethiopia | 1967 Jul 2 (in or before) ± 182 days | 2020 Sep 15 (continuing) | 0 |
| Stromboli | Italy | 1934 Feb 2 | 2020 Sep 17 (continuing) | 2 |
| Dukono | Indonesia | 1933 Aug 13 | 2020 Sep 17 (continuing) | 3 |
| Santa Maria | Guatemala | 1922 Jun 22 | 2020 Sep 17 (continuing) | 3 |
| Yasur | Vanuatu | 1774 Jul 2 (in or before) ± 182 days | 2020 Sep 17 (continuing) | 3 |
List of Questions
Global Volcanism Program, 2013. Volcanoes of the World, v. 4.9.1 (17 Sep 2020). Venzke, E (ed.). Smithsonian Institution. Downloaded 21 Sep 2020. https://doi.org/10.5479/si.GVP.VOTW4-2013.
