The Weekly Volcanic Activity Report is a cooperative project between the Smithsonian's Global Volcanism Program and the US Geological Survey's Volcano Hazards Program. Updated by 2300 UTC every Thursday (changed from Wednesdays starting in January 2026) and averaging 16 reported volcanoes, this is not a comprehensive list of all eruptions this week, but rather a summary of activity that meet criteria discussed in the "Criteria and Disclaimers" section below.
Volcanic activity reported here is preliminary and subject to change. Carefully reviewed, detailed narratives over longer time periods are published as reports of the Bulletin of the Global Volcanism Network available through volcano profile pages.
| Name | Country | Volcanic Region | Eruption Start Date | Report Type |
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| Bezymianny | Russia | Eastern Kamchatka Volcanic Arc | — | New Eruptive Activity |
| Chachadake [Tiatia] | Japan - administered by Russia | Kuril Volcanic Arc | — | New Eruptive Activity |
| Cleveland | United States | Aleutian Ridge Volcanic Arc | — | New Eruptive Activity |
| Melimoyu | Chile | Southern Andean Volcanic Arc | — | New Eruptive Activity |
| Pacaya | Guatemala | Central America Volcanic Arc | — | New Eruptive Activity |
| San Cristóbal | Nicaragua | Central America Volcanic Arc | — | New Eruptive Activity |
| South Sarigan Seamount | United States | Mariana Volcanic Arc | — | New Eruptive Activity |
| Tungurahua | Ecuador | Northern Andean Volcanic Arc | — | New Eruptive Activity |
| Ulawun | Papua New Guinea | Bismarck Volcanic Arc | — | New Eruptive Activity |
| Aira | Japan | Ryukyu Volcanic Arc | 2017 Mar 25 | Continuing Eruptive Activity |
| Bagana | Papua New Guinea | Bougainville Volcanic Arc | 2000 Feb 28 (in or before) | Continuing Eruptive Activity |
| Batu Tara | Indonesia | Sunda Volcanic Arc | — | Continuing Eruptive Activity |
| Dukono | Indonesia | Halmahera Volcanic Arc | 1933 Aug 13 | Continuing Eruptive Activity |
| Eyjafjallajökull | Iceland | Iceland Neovolcanic Rift Volcanic Province | — | Continuing Eruptive Activity |
| Fuego | Guatemala | Central America Volcanic Arc | 2002 Jan 4 | Continuing Eruptive Activity |
| Gaua | Vanuatu | Vanuatu Volcanic Arc | — | Continuing Eruptive Activity |
| Karymsky | Russia | Eastern Kamchatka Volcanic Arc | — | Continuing Eruptive Activity |
| Kīlauea | United States | Hawaiian-Emperor Hotspot Volcano Group | 2024 Dec 23 | Continuing Eruptive Activity |
| Klyuchevskoy | Russia | Eastern Kamchatka Volcanic Arc | — | Continuing Eruptive Activity |
| Popocatépetl | Mexico | Trans-Mexican Volcanic Arc | 2005 Jan 9 | Continuing Eruptive Activity |
| Sheveluch | Russia | Eastern Kamchatka Volcanic Arc | 1999 Aug 15 | Continuing Eruptive Activity |
| Soufrière Hills | United Kingdom | Lesser Antilles Volcanic Arc | — | Continuing Eruptive Activity |
Bezymianny (Russia) | 9 June-15 June 2010 | New Eruptive Activity
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BezymiannyEastern Kamchatka Volcanic Arc |
KVERT reported that although clouds prevented views of Bezymianny during 4-11 June, thermal anomalies were seen in satellite imagery during 4-5 and 8 June. The Aviation Color Code level remained at Yellow. |
Chachadake [Tiatia] (Japan - administered by Russia) | 9 June-15 June 2010 | New Eruptive Activity
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Chachadake [Tiatia]Kuril Volcanic Arc |
SVERT reported that a thermal anomaly from Tiatia was detected by satellite on 10 June. Tiatia does not have a seismic network; satellite image observations are the primary tool for monitoring many of the Kurile Islands volcanoes. |
Cleveland (United States) | 9 June-15 June 2010 | New Eruptive Activity
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ClevelandAleutian Ridge Volcanic Arc |
AVO reported that on 11 June the Volcano Alert Level and the Aviation Color Code for Cleveland was lowered to Unassigned; no activity or unrest was detected during 4-11 June. Source: US Geological Survey Alaska Volcano Observatory (AVO) |
Melimoyu (Chile) | 9 June-15 June 2010 | New Eruptive Activity
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MelimoyuSouthern Andean Volcanic Arc |
ODVAS-SERNAGEOMIN reported on 8 June that the Alert Level for Melimoyu was raised to Green Level 2 due to increased seismicity during May, specifically starting with nine long-period earthquakes on 27 May. The next day six long-period earthquakes preceded two separate seismic swarms. The first swarm was located 2-12 km beneath the summit. Earthquakes in the second swarm were located 7-14 km S of the summit at depths no greater than 15 km. All earthquakes were M 2.5 or less. Source: Servicio Nacional de Geología y Minería (SERNAGEOMIN) |
Pacaya (Guatemala) | 9 June-15 June 2010 | New Eruptive Activity
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PacayaCentral America Volcanic Arc |
INSIVUMEH reported that during 9-10 June Pacaya's MacKenney cone emitted white-and-blue fumarolic plumes that rose 300 m high, and generated sounds audible up to 5 km away that resembled airplane engines. Occasional ash plumes drifted 2 km NW. Lava flows continued to be active on the SE flank and moved at a speed of about 1 m per hour. Explosions continued from a lateral crater. Source: Instituto Nacional de Sismologia, Vulcanologia, Meteorologia, e Hidrologia (INSIVUMEH) |
San Cristóbal (Nicaragua) | 9 June-15 June 2010 | New Eruptive Activity
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San CristóbalCentral America Volcanic Arc |
Based on analyses of satellite imagery, the Washington VAAC reported that on 9 June a well-defined ash plume from San Cristóbal drifted about 115 km WNW. |
South Sarigan Seamount (United States) | 9 June-15 June 2010 | New Eruptive Activity
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South Sarigan SeamountMariana Volcanic Arc |
On 10 June the Volcano Alert Level and the Aviation Color Code for Sarigan was lowered to Unassigned because no further volcanic activity was noted since the submarine eruption from a vent S of the island on 29 May. |
Tungurahua (Ecuador) | 9 June-15 June 2010 | New Eruptive Activity
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TungurahuaNorthern Andean Volcanic Arc |
Although storm clouds occasionally prevented observations of Tungurahua's summit area during 9-12 June, steam-and-ash plumes were seen and rose to altitudes of 5.5-8 km (18,000-29,500 ft) a.s.l. Daily reports of ashfall came from multiple areas within about 8 km NW, W, and SW, but ash was noted as far away as 22 km NW and 25 km W on 9 June. Blocks, including some that were incandescent, occasionally ejected by explosions rolled at most 1 km down the flanks. Explosions caused noises resembling "cannon shots" and vibrating windows almost daily. During 13-14 June steam plumes from the crater and the NW flank rose 500-1,000 m above the crater and drifted W. An explosion on 15 June generated an ash plume that rose to an altitude of 7 km (23,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted W. Source: Instituto Geofísico-Escuela Politécnica Nacional (IG-EPN) |
Ulawun (Papua New Guinea) | 9 June-15 June 2010 | New Eruptive Activity
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UlawunBismarck Volcanic Arc |
RVO reported that during 9-16 June white and gray plumes from Ulawun rose 800-900 m high. Fine ashfall was reported almost daily and affected the NW, W, and SW flanks. During 9-12 June occasional rumbling noises were reported. Fluctuating incandescence from the crater was seen at night on 9 and 10 June from observers in areas to the SW and for a brief period of time on 13 June from areas N. Source: Rabaul Volcano Observatory (RVO) |
Aira (Japan) | 9 June-15 June 2010 | Continuing Eruptive Activity
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AiraRyukyu Volcanic Arc |
Based on information from JMA, the Tokyo VAAC reported explosions from Sakura-jima during 12-14 June. Details of possible resulting plumes were not reported. On 15 June an ash plume at an altitude of 3 km (10,000 ft) a.s.l. was reported by a pilot. |
Bagana (Papua New Guinea) | 9 June-15 June 2010 | Continuing Eruptive Activity
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BaganaBougainville Volcanic Arc |
Based on analyses of satellite imagery, the Darwin VAAC reported that ash plumes from Bagana rose to an altitude of 3 km (10,000 ft) a.s.l. during 13-14 June and drifted 75-205 km SW and W. |
Batu Tara (Indonesia) | 9 June-15 June 2010 | Continuing Eruptive Activity
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Batu TaraSunda Volcanic Arc |
Based on analyses of satellite imagery, the Darwin VAAC reported that during 9 and 11-15 June ash plumes from Batu Tara rose to an altitude of 2.4 km (8,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted 35-65 km W and NW. |
Dukono (Indonesia) | 9 June-15 June 2010 | Continuing Eruptive Activity
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DukonoHalmahera Volcanic Arc |
The Darwin VAAC reported that during 9-10 June an ash plume from Dukono was seen in satellite imagery drifting 130 km W. |
Eyjafjallajökull (Iceland) | 9 June-15 June 2010 | Continuing Eruptive Activity
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EyjafjallajökullIceland Neovolcanic Rift Volcanic Province |
The Nordic Volcanological Center (NVC) at the Institute of Earth Sciences reported that on 9 June rumbling noises were heard at Gígjökull just before a steam cloud rose from the summit crater. The crater area was not visible the next day, but a few small shallow earthquakes beneath the summit crater continued to be detected. On 11 June white steam was mainly confined to the crater, but occasionally a steam plume rose higher than the rim. Heavy rainfall during the previous few days led to flooding along the Svadbaelisa River. The water contained a large amount of mud and flowed over levees into fields. NVC also noted that a lake about 300 m in diameter had formed in the large summit crater. Steam rose as high as 1 km from the rims, especially from the N side. Two small vents above the water level on the W side emitted brown-colored clouds. Source: Institute of Earth Sciences |
Fuego (Guatemala) | 9 June-15 June 2010 | Continuing Eruptive Activity
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FuegoCentral America Volcanic Arc |
INSIVUMEH reported that during 10-11 June multiple explosions from Fuego produced ash plumes that rose to altitudes of 4.1-4.3 km (13,500-14,100 ft) a.s.l. and drifted NW. Rumbling and "degassing" sounds were associated with the explosions. Occasionally incandescent material was ejected as high as 75 m above the crater and avalanches descended the flanks. Fine ashfall was reported in Sangre de Cristo, 10 km WSW. During a period of increased activity on 11 June, shock waves were detected as far away as 5 km. Source: Instituto Nacional de Sismologia, Vulcanologia, Meteorologia, e Hidrologia (INSIVUMEH) |
Gaua (Vanuatu) | 9 June-15 June 2010 | Continuing Eruptive Activity
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GauaVanuatu Volcanic Arc |
Based on information from the Vanuatu Geohazards Observatory, the Wellington VAAC reported that on 7 June an ash plume from Gaua rose to an altitude of 3 km (10,000 ft) a.s.l. |
Karymsky (Russia) | 9 June-15 June 2010 | Continuing Eruptive Activity
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KarymskyEastern Kamchatka Volcanic Arc |
KVERT reported that during 4-11 June seismic activity from Karymsky was above background levels, and suggested that possible ash plumes rose to an altitude of 2.5 km (8,200 ft) a.s.l. on 6 June. Satellite imagery revealed a thermal anomaly over the volcano during 4-5 and 8 June. Based on information from KVERT and Yelizovo Airport (UHPP), and analyses of satellite imagery, the Tokyo VAAC reported that on 11 June an eruption produced an ash plume that rose to an altitude of 6.1 km (20,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted NE and SE. The Aviation Color Code level remained at Orange. |
Kīlauea (United States) | 9 June-15 June 2010 | Continuing Eruptive Activity
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KīlaueaHawaiian-Emperor Hotspot Volcano Group |
During 9-15 June HVO reported that activity at Kīlauea continued from the summit and the east rift zone. At the summit, the level of a lava-pool surface remained mostly stable in the deep pit inset within the floor of Halemaʻumaʻu crater; glow from the vent was visible. A plume from the vent mainly drifted SW, dropping small amounts of tephra downwind. Vigorous bubbling of the lava surface was seen during 14-15 June. Source: US Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) |
Klyuchevskoy (Russia) | 9 June-15 June 2010 | Continuing Eruptive Activity
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KlyuchevskoyEastern Kamchatka Volcanic Arc |
KVERT reported that during 4-11 June seismic activity from Kliuchevskoi was above background levels and Strombolian activity was seen. Gas-and-steam plumes, occasionally containing a small amount of ash, were also noted. On 5 June ash plumes rose to an altitude of 7.3 km (24,000 ft) a.s.l. Satellite imagery revealed a large daily thermal anomaly from the volcano, and ash plumes that drifted 60-190 km NE on 5 and 8 June. The Aviation Color Code level remained at Orange. |
Popocatépetl (Mexico) | 9 June-15 June 2010 | Continuing Eruptive Activity
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PopocatépetlTrans-Mexican Volcanic Arc |
CENAPRED reported that during 9-11 June steam-and-gas emissions from Popocatépetl occasionally contained small amounts of ash. On 10 June an ash-and-steam plume rose 800 m above the crater. The next day an ash-and-gas plume rose 1 km above the crater. Later that day, another ash-and-gas plume rose 600 m. Source: Centro Nacional de Prevencion de Desastres (CENAPRED) |
Sheveluch (Russia) | 9 June-15 June 2010 | Continuing Eruptive Activity
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SheveluchEastern Kamchatka Volcanic Arc |
KVERT reported that during 4-11 June seismic activity from Shiveluch was above background levels and hot avalanches were seen at night. The seismic data suggested that possible ash plumes rose to an altitude of 4.1 km (13,400 ft) a.s.l. during 3-4 and 6 June. Ash plumes were seen during 4-6 and 9 June rising to an altitude of 4.5 km (14,800 ft) a.s.l. Satellite imagery showed a large daily thermal anomaly over the lava dome, and ash plumes that drifted 100 km SE on 4 June. The Aviation Color Code level remained at Orange. |
Soufrière Hills (United Kingdom) | 9 June-15 June 2010 | Continuing Eruptive Activity
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Soufrière HillsLesser Antilles Volcanic Arc |
MVO reported that rockfalls and pyroclastic flows from the Soufrière Hills lava dome occurred during 4-11 June. The largest pyroclastic flow originated in the collapse scar and traveled 1 km N. The Hazard Level remained at 3. |
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