What was erupting in the year...?
There were 71 confirmed eruptions at some point during 2017 from 68 different volcanoes; 30 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 (13 July 2018). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kanlaon | Philippines | 2017 Dec 9 | 2017 Dec 9 | 2 |
| Agung | Indonesia | 2017 Nov 21 | 2018 Jul 13 (continuing) | 3 |
| Dempo | Indonesia | 2017 Nov 9 | 2017 Nov 9 | 1 |
| Tinakula | Solomon Islands | 2017 Oct 21 | 2017 Oct 26 | 3 |
| Kirishimayama | Japan | 2017 Oct 11 | 2017 Oct 17 | 2 |
| Ambae | Vanuatu | 2017 Sep 6 (?) | 2018 Jul 1 (continuing) | 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 | – |
| Sangay | Ecuador | 2017 Jul 20 | 2017 Oct 26 | 2 |
| Sangeang Api | Indonesia | 2017 Jul 15 | 2017 Aug 12 | 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 Mar 24 | 1 |
| Marapi | Indonesia | 2017 Jun 4 | 2017 Jun 4 | 1 |
| Rincon de la Vieja | Costa Rica | 2017 May 23 | 2018 Jan 9 | 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 |
| Kick 'em Jenny | Grenada | 2017 Mar 29 | 2017 Mar 29 | 0 |
| Aira | Japan | 2017 Mar 25 | 2018 Jul 13 (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 | 2018 Jul 13 (continuing) | 3 |
| Ebeko | Russia | 2016 Oct 20 | 2018 Jul 13 (continuing) | 2 |
| Saunders | United Kingdom | 2016 Sep 28 | 2018 Jul 9 (continuing) | 1 |
| Ubinas | Peru | 2016 Sep 13 | 2017 Mar 2 | 2 |
| Bulusan | Philippines | 2016 Jun 10 | 2017 Mar 2 | 2 |
| Cleveland | United States | 2016 Apr 16 | 2018 Jul 10 (continuing) | 2 |
| Langila | Papua New Guinea | 2016 Apr 2 | 2018 Jun 21 (continuing) | 2 |
| Nevados de Chillan | Chile | 2016 Jan 8 | 2018 Jun 23 (continuing) | 2 |
| Lascar | Chile | 2015 Oct 30 | 2017 Apr 2 ± 1 days | 2 |
| Masaya | Nicaragua | 2015 Oct 3 | 2018 Jul 6 (continuing) | 1 |
| Klyuchevskoy | Russia | 2015 Aug 28 | 2018 Jun 15 (continuing) | 3 |
| Pacaya | Guatemala | 2015 Jun 7 ± 1 days | 2018 Jul 13 (continuing) | 1 |
| Turrialba | Costa Rica | 2015 Mar 8 | 2018 Jul 13 (continuing) | 2 |
| Villarrica | Chile | 2014 Dec 2 ± 7 days | 2018 Mar 20 (continuing) | 1 |
| Nevado del Ruiz | Colombia | 2014 Nov 18 | 2017 May 29 | 2 |
| Manam | Papua New Guinea | 2014 Jun 29 | 2018 Jun 10 (continuing) | 2 |
| Semeru | Indonesia | 2014 Apr 1 ± 15 days | 2018 Apr 29 (continuing) | 3 |
| Sinabung | Indonesia | 2013 Sep 15 | 2018 Jul 13 (continuing) | 4 |
| Etna | Italy | 2013 Sep 3 | 2018 Jul 12 (continuing) | 2 |
| Colima | Mexico | 2013 Jan 6 | 2017 Mar 7 | 2 |
| Heard | Australia | 2012 Sep 5 ± 4 days | 2018 Jul 3 (continuing) | 0 |
| Bezymianny | Russia | 2010 May 21 (?) | 2018 Jul 13 (continuing) | 3 |
| Reventador | Ecuador | 2008 Jul 27 | 2018 Jul 13 (continuing) | 2 |
| Ambrym | Vanuatu | 2008 May 23 | 2018 Jul 13 (continuing) | 2 |
| Ibu | Indonesia | 2008 Apr 5 | 2018 Jul 6 (continuing) | 1 |
| Popocatepetl | Mexico | 2005 Jan 9 | 2018 Jul 13 (continuing) | 2 |
| Suwanosejima | Japan | 2004 Oct 23 | 2018 Jul 13 (continuing) | 2 |
| Nyiragongo | DR Congo | 2002 May 17 (?) | 2018 Feb 9 (continuing) | 2 |
| Fuego | Guatemala | 2002 Jan 4 | 2018 Jul 13 (continuing) | 3 |
| Bagana | Papua New Guinea | 2000 Feb 28 (in or before) | 2018 May 11 (continuing) | 2 |
| Sheveluch | Russia | 1999 Aug 15 | 2018 Jul 13 (continuing) | 4 |
| Kilauea | United States | 1983 Jan 3 | 2018 Jul 13 (continuing) | 1 |
| Erebus | Antarctica | 1972 Dec 16 (in or before) ± 15 days | 2018 Jul 3 (continuing) | 2 |
| Erta Ale | Ethiopia | 1967 Jul 2 (in or before) ± 182 days | 2018 Jul 3 (continuing) | 0 |
| Stromboli | Italy | 1934 Feb 2 | 2018 May 24 (continuing) | 2 |
| Dukono | Indonesia | 1933 Aug 13 | 2018 Jul 13 (continuing) | 3 |
| Santa Maria | Guatemala | 1922 Jun 22 | 2018 Jul 13 (continuing) | 3 |
| Yasur | Vanuatu | 1774 Jul 2 (in or before) ± 182 days | 2018 Jul 13 (continuing) | 3 |
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Global Volcanism Program, 2013. Volcanoes of the World, v. 4.7.2. Venzke, E (ed.). Smithsonian Institution. Downloaded 21 Aug 2018. https://doi.org/10.5479/si.GVP.VOTW4-2013
