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What was erupting in the year...?

There were 61 confirmed eruptions at some point during 2024 from 61 different volcanoes; 19 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
San Cristobal Nicaragua 2024 Jul 5 2024 Jul 7
Ambae Vanuatu 2024 Jun 29 2024 Jun 30
Karymsky Russia 2024 Jun 20 2024 Aug 16 (continuing)
Home Reef Tonga 2024 Jun 10 2024 Jul 4
Kilauea United States 2024 Jun 3 2024 Jun 3
Kanlaon Philippines 2024 Jun 3 2024 Aug 16 (continuing)
Kerinci Indonesia 2024 May 28 2024 May 28 2
Dempo Indonesia 2024 May 27 2024 May 31 1
Whakaari/White Island New Zealand 2024 May 24 2024 Aug 16 (continuing)
Suoh Indonesia 2024 May 24 2024 May 24
Concepcion Nicaragua 2024 May 16 2024 May 16
Ubinas Peru 2024 May 6 2024 Aug 16 (continuing)
Ruang Indonesia 2024 Apr 16 2024 May 7
Taal Philippines 2024 Apr 12 2024 Aug 16 (continuing)
Atka Volcanic Complex United States 2024 Mar 27 2024 Mar 27
Barren Island India 2024 Mar 15 2024 May 29
Fernandina Ecuador 2024 Mar 2 2024 May 8 1
Ambrym Vanuatu 2024 Jan 13 2024 Jan 16
Ahyi United States 2024 Jan 1 2024 Mar 27
Lewotobi Indonesia 2023 Dec 23 2024 Aug 16 (continuing) 2
Reykjanes Iceland 2023 Dec 18 2024 Aug 22 (continuing) 1
Marapi Indonesia 2023 Dec 3 2024 Aug 16 (continuing) 2
Poas Costa Rica 2023 Dec 1 2024 May 5 1
Ioto Japan 2023 Oct 18 2024 Mar 16 1
Mayon Philippines 2023 Apr 27 ± 2 days 2024 Aug 16 (continuing) 2
Etna Italy 2022 Nov 27 2024 Aug 16 (continuing) 2
Ebeko Russia 2022 Jun 11 2024 Aug 16 (continuing) 2
Rincon de la Vieja Costa Rica 2021 Jun 28 2024 Aug 16 (continuing) 2
Great Sitkin United States 2021 May 25 2024 Aug 16 (continuing) 2
Merapi Indonesia 2020 Dec 31 2024 Aug 16 (continuing) 1
Lewotolok Indonesia 2020 Nov 27 2024 Jul 16 (continuing) 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
Manam Papua New Guinea 2018 May 10 ± 10 days 2024 Aug 16 (continuing) 4
Nyamulagira DR Congo 2018 Apr 18 2024 Aug 16 (continuing) 0
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
Bezymianny Russia 2016 Dec 5 2024 Aug 16 (continuing) 3
Sabancaya Peru 2016 Nov 6 2024 Aug 16 (continuing) 3
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
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
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

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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