What was erupting in the year...?
There were 73 confirmed eruptions at some point during 2024 from 65 different volcanoes; 31 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 (19 September 2025). Information about more recent eruptions can be found in the Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report.
| Volcano | Country | Eruption Start Date | Eruption Stop Date | Eruption Type | Max VEI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bezymianny | Russia | 2024 Dec 24 | 2025 Sep 19 (continuing) | Explosive / Effusive | – |
| Kilauea | United States | 2024 Dec 23 | 2025 Sep 19 (continuing) | Explosive / Effusive | 0 |
| Dieng Volcanic Complex | Indonesia | 2024 Dec 18 | 2025 Jan 6 | Phreatic | 1 |
| Raung | Indonesia | 2024 Dec 15 | 2024 Dec 24 | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Home Reef | Tonga | 2024 Dec 4 | 2025 Jun 29 ± 1 days | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Dempo | Indonesia | 2024 Nov 23 | 2025 Feb 2 | Explosive / Effusive | 1 |
| Kanlaon | Philippines | 2024 Oct 19 | 2025 Sep 19 (continuing) | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Copahue | Chile-Argentina | 2024 Oct 16 ± 1 days | 2024 Oct 27 ± 1 days | Explosive / Effusive | 1 |
| Kilauea | United States | 2024 Sep 15 | 2024 Sep 20 | Explosive / Effusive | 0 |
| Kikai | Japan | 2024 Sep 1 | 2024 Oct 17 | Explosive / Effusive | 1 |
| Ahyi | United States | 2024 Aug 5 | 2025 May 28 | Submarine | 0 |
| Ambae | Vanuatu | 2024 Jun 29 | 2024 Jun 30 | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Karymsky | Russia | 2024 Jun 20 | 2024 Nov 12 | Explosive / Effusive | 3 |
| Home Reef | Tonga | 2024 Jun 10 | 2024 Jul 4 | Explosive / Effusive | 1 |
| San Cristobal | Nicaragua | 2024 Jun 7 | 2024 Jun 7 | Explosive / Effusive | 1 |
| Kanlaon | Philippines | 2024 Jun 3 | 2024 Jun 3 | Explosive / Effusive | 3 |
| Kilauea | United States | 2024 Jun 3 | 2024 Jun 3 | Explosive / Effusive | 0 |
| Mayon | Philippines | 2024 May 30 | 2024 Jul 18 | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Kerinci | Indonesia | 2024 May 28 | 2024 May 28 | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Dempo | Indonesia | 2024 May 27 | 2024 May 31 | Explosive / Effusive | 1 |
| Whakaari/White Island | New Zealand | 2024 May 24 | 2025 May 13 | Explosive / Effusive | 1 |
| Suoh | Indonesia | 2024 May 24 | 2024 May 24 | Phreatic | 1 |
| Concepcion | Nicaragua | 2024 May 16 | 2024 May 16 | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Ubinas | Peru | 2024 May 6 | 2024 Jun 11 (?) | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Ruang | Indonesia | 2024 Apr 16 | 2024 May 7 | Explosive / Effusive | 4 |
| Taal | Philippines | 2024 Apr 12 | 2025 Sep 19 (continuing) | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Atka Volcanic Complex | United States | 2024 Mar 27 | 2024 Mar 27 | Explosive / Effusive | 1 |
| Barren Island | India | 2024 Mar 15 | 2024 May 29 | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Fernandina | Ecuador | 2024 Mar 2 | 2024 May 8 | Explosive / Effusive | 1 |
| Ambrym | Vanuatu | 2024 Jan 13 | 2024 Jan 16 | Explosive / Effusive | 0 |
| Ahyi | United States | 2024 Jan 1 | 2024 Mar 27 | Submarine | 0 |
| Lewotobi | Indonesia | 2023 Dec 23 | 2025 Sep 19 (continuing) | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Reykjanes | Iceland | 2023 Dec 18 | 2024 Dec 8 | Explosive / Effusive | 1 |
| Marapi | Indonesia | 2023 Dec 3 | 2025 Sep 19 (continuing) | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Poas | Costa Rica | 2023 Dec 1 | 2024 May 5 | Explosive / Effusive | 1 |
| Ioto | Japan | 2023 Oct 18 | 2024 Mar 16 | Submarine | 1 |
| Mayon | Philippines | 2023 Apr 27 ± 2 days | 2024 Feb 4 | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Etna | Italy | 2022 Nov 27 | 2025 Sep 19 (continuing) | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Ebeko | Russia | 2022 Jun 11 | 2024 Dec 31 | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Bezymianny | Russia | 2022 Mar 15 | 2024 Aug 14 ± 2 days | Explosive / Effusive | 3 |
| Rincon de la Vieja | Costa Rica | 2021 Jun 28 | 2024 Oct 22 | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Great Sitkin | United States | 2021 May 25 | 2025 Sep 19 (continuing) | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Merapi | Indonesia | 2020 Dec 31 | 2025 Sep 19 (continuing) | Explosive / Effusive | 1 |
| Lewotolok | Indonesia | 2020 Nov 27 | 2024 Aug 20 | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Sangay | Ecuador | 2019 Mar 26 | 2025 Sep 19 (continuing) | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Semeru | Indonesia | 2019 Feb 24 | 2025 Sep 19 (continuing) | Explosive / Effusive | 4 |
| Tinakula | Solomon Islands | 2018 Dec 8 (on or before) | 2024 Dec 31 | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Manam | Papua New Guinea | 2018 Jun 10 | 2025 Sep 19 (continuing) | Explosive / Effusive | 4 |
| Nyamulagira | DR Congo | 2018 Apr 14 | 2025 Sep 19 (continuing) | Explosive / Effusive | 0 |
| Ol Doinyo Lengai | Tanzania | 2017 Apr 9 | 2025 Sep 19 (continuing) | Explosive / Effusive | 0 |
| Aira | Japan | 2017 Mar 25 | 2025 Sep 19 (continuing) | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Sabancaya | Peru | 2016 Nov 6 | 2025 Apr 6 | Explosive / Effusive | 3 |
| Langila | Papua New Guinea | 2015 Oct 22 (?) | 2025 Sep 19 (continuing) | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Masaya | Nicaragua | 2015 Oct 3 | 2025 Sep 19 (continuing) | Lava Lake | 1 |
| Tofua | Tonga | 2015 Oct 2 | 2025 Sep 19 (continuing) | Lava Lake | 0 |
| Villarrica | Chile | 2014 Dec 2 ± 7 days | 2025 Apr 19 | Lava Lake | 3 |
| Nevado del Ruiz | Colombia | 2014 Nov 18 | 2025 Sep 19 (continuing) | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Saunders | United Kingdom | 2014 Nov 12 | 2025 Aug 22 (continuing) | Lava Lake | 1 |
| Heard | Australia | 2012 Sep 5 ± 4 days | 2025 Sep 19 (continuing) | Lava Lake | 0 |
| Reventador | Ecuador | 2008 Jul 27 | 2025 Sep 19 (continuing) | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Ibu | Indonesia | 2008 Apr 5 | 2025 Sep 19 (continuing) | Explosive / Effusive | 1 |
| Popocatepetl | Mexico | 2005 Jan 9 | 2025 Sep 19 (continuing) | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Suwanosejima | Japan | 2004 Oct 23 | 2025 Sep 19 (continuing) | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Nyiragongo | DR Congo | 2002 May 17 (?) | 2025 Sep 19 (continuing) | Lava Lake | 2 |
| Fuego | Guatemala | 2002 Jan 4 | 2025 Sep 19 (continuing) | Explosive / Effusive | 3 |
| Bagana | Papua New Guinea | 2000 Feb 28 (in or before) | 2025 Sep 19 (continuing) | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Sheveluch | Russia | 1999 Aug 15 | 2025 Sep 19 (continuing) | Explosive / Effusive | 4 |
| Erebus | Antarctica | 1972 Dec 16 (on or before) ± 15 days | 2025 Sep 19 (continuing) | Lava Lake | 2 |
| Erta Ale | Ethiopia | 1967 Jul 2 (in or before) ± 182 days | 2025 Sep 19 (continuing) | Explosive / Effusive | 0 |
| Stromboli | Italy | 1934 Feb 2 | 2025 Sep 19 (continuing) | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Dukono | Indonesia | 1933 Aug 13 | 2025 Sep 19 (continuing) | Explosive / Effusive | 3 |
| Santa Maria | Guatemala | 1922 Jun 22 | 2025 Sep 19 (continuing) | Explosive / Effusive | 3 |
| Yasur | Vanuatu | 1270 ± 110 years | 2025 Sep 19 (continuing) | Explosive / Effusive | 3 |
List of Questions
Global Volcanism Program, 2025. [Database] Volcanoes of the World (v. 5.3.2; 30 Sep 2025). Distributed by Smithsonian Institution, compiled by Venzke, E. https://doi.org/10.5479/si.GVP.VOTW5-2025.5.3
