What was erupting in the year...?
There were 72 confirmed eruptions at some point during 2020 from 68 different volcanoes; 26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merapi | Indonesia | 2020 Dec 31 | 2024 Aug 16 (continuing) | 1 |
| Ioto | Japan | 2020 Dec 28 | 2021 Apr 5 (?) | 1 |
| San Cristobal | Nicaragua | 2020 Dec 27 (?) | 2022 Jun 26 | 2 |
| Soufriere St. Vincent | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 2020 Dec 27 | 2021 Apr 22 | 4 |
| Tengger Caldera | Indonesia | 2020 Dec 26 | 2020 Dec 28 | 1 |
| Kilauea | United States | 2020 Dec 20 | 2021 May 23 | 0 |
| Piton de la Fournaise | France | 2020 Dec 7 | 2020 Dec 8 | 0 |
| Lewotolok | Indonesia | 2020 Nov 27 | 2024 Jul 16 (continuing) | 2 |
| Kikai | Japan | 2020 Oct 6 | 2020 Oct 6 | 1 |
| Kuchinoerabujima | Japan | 2020 Aug 29 | 2020 Aug 29 | 1 |
| Sinabung | Indonesia | 2020 Aug 8 | 2021 Sep 23 | 3 |
| Telica | Nicaragua | 2020 Jul 20 | 2020 Dec 9 | 1 |
| Raung | Indonesia | 2020 Jul 16 | 2020 Oct 3 | 1 |
| Turrialba | Costa Rica | 2020 Jun 18 | 2020 Aug 24 | 1 |
| Copahue | Chile-Argentina | 2020 Jun 16 | 2020 Nov 2 | 2 |
| Cleveland | United States | 2020 Jun 1 | 2020 Jun 1 | 3 |
| Kikai | Japan | 2020 Apr 29 | 2020 Apr 29 | 1 |
| Karymsky | Russia | 2020 Apr 1 | 2022 Aug 7 | 3 |
| Soputan | Indonesia | 2020 Mar 23 | 2020 Apr 2 | 2 |
| Sarychev Peak | Russia | 2020 Feb 29 ± 1 days | 2021 Nov 26 | 1 |
| San Miguel | El Salvador | 2020 Feb 22 | 2020 Feb 22 | 1 |
| Piton de la Fournaise | France | 2020 Feb 10 | 2020 Apr 6 | 0 |
| Rincon de la Vieja | Costa Rica | 2020 Jan 30 | 2020 Dec 13 | 2 |
| Fernandina | Ecuador | 2020 Jan 12 | 2020 Jan 13 | 0 |
| Taal | Philippines | 2020 Jan 12 | 2020 Jan 22 | 4 |
| Kuchinoerabujima | Japan | 2020 Jan 11 | 2020 May 13 | 3 |
| Semisopochnoi | United States | 2019 Dec 7 | 2020 Jun 19 | 1 |
| Nishinoshima | Japan | 2019 Dec 5 | 2020 Aug 27 | 1 |
| Shishaldin | United States | 2019 Jul 23 | 2020 May 4 | 3 |
| Asosan | Japan | 2019 Apr 16 | 2020 Jun 16 | 2 |
| Klyuchevskoy | Russia | 2019 Apr 9 | 2021 Mar 20 | 2 |
| Sangay | Ecuador | 2019 Mar 26 | 2024 Aug 16 (continuing) | 2 |
| Tinakula | Solomon Islands | 2018 Dec 8 (in or before) | 2024 Jul 14 (continuing) | 2 |
| Karangetang | Indonesia | 2018 Nov 25 | 2021 Jan 30 | 2 |
| Barren Island | India | 2018 Sep 25 | 2022 Jan 30 | 1 |
| Krakatau | Indonesia | 2018 Jun 18 | 2020 Apr 17 | 3 |
| Merapi | Indonesia | 2018 May 11 | 2020 Jun 21 | 3 |
| Manam | Papua New Guinea | 2018 May 10 ± 10 days | 2024 Aug 16 (continuing) | 4 |
| Kerinci | Indonesia | 2018 Apr 21 | 2021 Jun 13 | 1 |
| Nyamulagira | DR Congo | 2018 Apr 18 | 2024 Aug 16 (continuing) | 0 |
| Kadovar | Papua New Guinea | 2018 Jan 5 | 2023 May 14 | 2 |
| Semeru | Indonesia | 2017 Jun 6 | 2024 Aug 16 (continuing) | 4 |
| Ol Doinyo Lengai | Tanzania | 2017 Apr 9 | 2024 Aug 15 (continuing) | 0 |
| Aira | Japan | 2017 Mar 25 | 2024 Aug 16 (continuing) | 2 |
| Sangeang Api | Indonesia | 2017 Feb 25 | 2020 Jun 10 | 2 |
| Bezymianny | Russia | 2016 Dec 5 | 2024 Aug 16 (continuing) | 3 |
| Sabancaya | Peru | 2016 Nov 6 | 2024 Aug 16 (continuing) | 3 |
| Ebeko | Russia | 2016 Oct 20 | 2021 Nov 9 | 2 |
| Nevados de Chillan | Chile | 2016 Jan 8 | 2022 Oct 17 | 2 |
| Langila | Papua New Guinea | 2015 Oct 22 (?) | 2024 Aug 8 (continuing) | 2 |
| Masaya | Nicaragua | 2015 Oct 3 | 2024 Aug 15 (continuing) | 1 |
| Tofua | Tonga | 2015 Oct 2 | 2024 Aug 14 (continuing) | 0 |
| Pacaya | Guatemala | 2015 Jun 7 ± 1 days | 2021 Aug 13 | 1 |
| Villarrica | Chile | 2014 Dec 2 ± 7 days | 2024 Aug 16 (continuing) | 3 |
| Nevado del Ruiz | Colombia | 2014 Nov 18 | 2024 Aug 16 (continuing) | 2 |
| Saunders | United Kingdom | 2014 Nov 12 | 2024 Apr 20 (continuing) | 1 |
| Etna | Italy | 2013 Sep 3 | 2022 Jun 17 | 3 |
| Heard | Australia | 2012 Sep 5 ± 4 days | 2024 Aug 16 (continuing) | 0 |
| Reventador | Ecuador | 2008 Jul 27 | 2024 Aug 16 (continuing) | 2 |
| Ibu | Indonesia | 2008 Apr 5 | 2024 Aug 16 (continuing) | 1 |
| Popocatepetl | Mexico | 2005 Jan 9 | 2024 Aug 16 (continuing) | 2 |
| Suwanosejima | Japan | 2004 Oct 23 | 2024 Aug 16 (continuing) | 2 |
| Nyiragongo | DR Congo | 2002 May 17 (?) | 2024 Aug 16 (continuing) | 2 |
| Fuego | Guatemala | 2002 Jan 4 | 2024 Aug 16 (continuing) | 3 |
| Bagana | Papua New Guinea | 2000 Feb 28 (in or before) | 2024 Aug 9 (continuing) | 2 |
| Sheveluch | Russia | 1999 Aug 15 | 2024 Aug 16 (continuing) | 4 |
| Erebus | Antarctica | 1972 Dec 16 (in or before) ± 15 days | 2024 Aug 16 (continuing) | 2 |
| Erta Ale | Ethiopia | 1967 Jul 2 (in or before) ± 182 days | 2024 Aug 16 (continuing) | 0 |
| 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
