China Volcanoes
China has 10 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 | Location | Last Eruption | Primary Volcano Type |
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Arxan-Chaihe | China (eastern) | 0 CE | Volcanic field |
Ashikule Volcanic Field | China (western) | 1951 CE | Volcanic field |
Changbaishan | China-Korea border | 1903 CE | Stratovolcano |
Hainan Volcanic Field | Southern China | 1933 CE | Volcanic field |
Honggeertu | China (eastern) | Unknown - Evidence Uncertain | Volcanic field |
Jingpohu | Heilongjiang Province | 520 BCE | Volcanic field |
Keluo Group | Heilongjiang Province | Unknown - Evidence Credible | Volcanic field |
Longgang Group | Jilin Province | 350 CE | Volcanic field |
Tengchong | Southern China | 5750 BCE | Volcanic field |
Wudalianchi | Heilongjiang Province | 1776 CE | Volcanic field |
Chronological listing of known Holocene eruptions (confirmed or uncertain) from volcanoes in China. Bolded eruptions indicate continuing activity.
Volcano Name | Start Date | Stop Date | Certainty | VEI | Evidence |
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Ashikule Volcanic Field | 1951 May 27 | Unknown | Confirmed | 2 | Observations: Reported |
Hainan Volcanic Field | 1933 Jun 26 ± 4 days | 1933 Jul 8 (in or after) | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
Changbaishan | 1903 Apr 15 ± 45 days | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
Changbaishan | 1898 | Unknown | Confirmed | 2 | Observations: Reported |
Hainan Volcanic Field | 1883 | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
Ashikule Volcanic Field | [1850 ± 50 years] | [Unknown] | Uncertain | ||
Wudalianchi | 1776 | Unknown | Confirmed | 2 | Observations: Reported |
Wudalianchi | 1720 Jan 14 | 1721 Jun | Confirmed | 3 | Observations: Reported |
Changbaishan | 1702 Jun 9 | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
Changbaishan | 1668 Jun | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
Tengchong | [1609] | [Unknown] | Uncertain | ||
Changbaishan | [1597 Oct 6] | [Unknown] | Uncertain | ||
Changbaishan | [1413] | [Unknown] | Uncertain | ||
Changbaishan | 0946 Nov 15 ± 45 days | Unknown | Confirmed | 6 | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) |
Longgang Group | 0350 (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated) | |
Arxan-Chaihe | 0000 ± 150 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated) | |
Changbaishan | 0180 BCE ± 75 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 4 | Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated) |
Jingpohu | 0520 BCE ± 100 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated) | |
Changbaishan | [1000 BCE (?)] | [Unknown] | Uncertain | ||
Jingpohu | 1540 BCE ± 150 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated) | |
Changbaishan | 2160 BCE ± 100 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 4 | Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated) |
Jingpohu | 3550 BCE (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated) | |
Tengchong | 5750 BCE ± 1000 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: Uranium-series |
China has 27 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 | Location | Primary Volcano Type |
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Chifeng | China (eastern) | Unknown |
Dalainuoer | China (eastern) | Pyroclastic cone(s) |
Datong-Fengzen | China (eastern) | Volcanic field |
Dunhua | China (eastern) | Unknown |
Erkeshan | China (eastern) | Pyroclastic cone(s) |
Fanjiatung Group | China (eastern) | Cone(s) |
Gaojianshi | China Sea | Unknown |
Heibei Plain | China (eastern) | Unknown |
Huixian | China (eastern) | Unknown |
Jianghui Group | China (eastern) | Pyroclastic cone |
Jianshan | China (eastern) | Shield |
Kuandian | China (eastern) | Pyroclastic cone(s) |
Leizhou Bandao | Southeastern China | Volcanic field |
Longhai | China (eastern) | Unknown |
Nuomin | China (eastern) | Pyroclastic cone(s) |
Nushan | China (eastern) | Cone |
Taihangshanlu | China (eastern) | Unknown |
Tangy'n | China (eastern) | Unknown |
Unnamed | China (eastern) | Unknown |
Unnamed | China (eastern) | Unknown |
Unnamed | China (eastern) | Unknown |
Unnamed | China (western) | Volcanic field |
Unnamed | China (western) | Unknown |
Unnamed | China (eastern) | Unknown |
Weizhoudao | Southeast Asia | Shield |
Yichuan | China (eastern) | Volcanic field |
Yitong Group | China (eastern) | Lava dome(s) |
There are 16 photos available for volcanoes in China.

Satellite image courtesy of Planet Labs Inc., 2018 (https://www.planet.com/).

Satellite image courtesy of Planet Labs Inc., 2020 (https://www.planet.com/).

Photo courtesy of Jim Whitford-Stark, Sul Ross State University, Texas (published in Feng et al., 1979).

Photo courtesy of Jim Whitford-Stark, Sul Ross State University, Texas (published in Feng et al., 1979).

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

Photo by Xiang Liu, 1983 (Changchun University).

Satellite image courtesy of Planet Labs Inc., 2020 (https://www.planet.com/).

Photo courtesy of Jim Whitford-Stark, Sul Ross State University, Texas (published in Feng et al., 1979).

Photo by Xiang Liu, 1983 (Changchun University).

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

Satellite image courtesy of Planet Labs Inc., 2018 (https://www.planet.com/).

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

Photo by Liu Xiang, 1995 (Changchun University).

Photo by Liu Xiang, 1995 (Changchun University).

Satellite image courtesy of Planet Labs Inc., 2018 (https://www.planet.com/).

Photo by Xiang Lui, 1983 (Changchun University).
This is a compilation of China volcano information sources, such as official monitoring or other government agencies.
Volcano Observatories | |
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Chinese Earthquake Authority |
Volcanic Ash Advisory Center | |
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Tokyo Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) | |
- Tokyo VAAC Notices and Archive |