Burma (Myanmar) Volcanoes
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Burma (Myanmar) has 1 Holocene volcanoes. Note that as a scientific organization we provide these listings for informational purposes only, with no international legal or policy implications. Volcanoes will be included on this list if they are within the boundaries of a country, on a shared boundary or area, in a remote territory, or within a maritime Exclusive Economic Zone. Bolded volcanoes have erupted within the past 20 years. Suggestions and data updates are always welcome ().
Volcano Name | Last Eruption | Volcanic Region | Primary Landform |
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Popa | 6050 BCE | Southeast Asia Volcanic Province | Composite |
Chronological listing of known Holocene eruptions (confirmed or uncertain) from volcanoes in Burma (Myanmar). Bolded eruptions indicate continuing activity.
Burma (Myanmar) has 5 Pleistocene volcanoes. Note that as a scientific organization we provide these listings for informational purposes only, with no international legal or policy implications. Volcanoes will be included on this list if they are within the boundaries of a country, on a shared boundary or area, in a remote territory, or within a maritime Exclusive Economic Zone. Suggestions and data updates are always welcome ().
Volcano Name | Volcanic Region | Primary Landform |
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Lower Chindwin | Southeast Asia Volcanic Province | Cluster |
Medaw Island | Southeast Asia Volcanic Province | Cluster |
Namyong | Southeast Asia Volcanic Province | Cluster |
Singu Plateau | Southeast Asia Volcanic Province | Cluster |
Thaton | Southeast Asia Volcanic Province | Cluster |
There are 2 photos available for volcanoes in Burma (Myanmar).

Satellite image courtesy of Planet Labs Inc., 2019 (https://www.planet.com/).

Photo by Sorena Sorensen, 2000 (Smithsonian Institution).
This is a compilation of Burma (Myanmar) volcano information sources, such as official monitoring or other government agencies.
Volcanic Ash Advisory Center | |
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Darwin Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre (VAAC) | |
- Darwin VAAC Archive |