Chad Volcanoes
Chad has 4 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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Emi Koussi | Unknown - Evidence Credible | Tibesti Volcanic Province | Shield |
Tarso Toh | Unknown - Evidence Credible | Tibesti Volcanic Province | Cluster |
Tarso Tousside | Unknown - Evidence Credible | Tibesti Volcanic Province | Composite |
Tarso Voon | Unknown - Unrest / Holocene | Tibesti Volcanic Province | Composite |
The Global Volcanism Program is not aware of any confirmed Holocene eruptions in Chad..
Chad has 2 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 Volcano Type |
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Tarso Ahon | Tibesti Volcanic Province | Cluster |
Tarso Emi Chi | Tibesti Volcanic Province | Cluster |
There are 9 photos available for volcanoes in Chad.

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

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

NASA Landsat 7 image (worldwind.arc.nasa.gov)

NASA Space Shuttle image STS41B-42-2521 1984 (http://eol.jsc.nasa.gov/).

NASA Space Shuttle image STS108-701-008, 2001 (http://eol.jsc.nasa.gov/).

Satellite image courtesy of Copernicus Sentinel Data, 2019.

NASA Space Shuttle image S-511-42, 1985 (http://eol.jsc.nasa.gov/).

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

NASA Space Shuttle image STS111-367-29, 2002 (http://eol.jsc.nasa.gov/).
This is a compilation of Chad volcano information sources, such as official monitoring or other government agencies.
Volcanic Ash Advisory Center | |
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Toulouse Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Notices and Archive |