Dominica Volcanoes
Dominica has 5 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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Morne aux Diables | Unknown - Evidence Credible | Lesser Antilles Volcanic Arc | Minor |
Morne Diablotins | Unknown - Evidence Uncertain | Lesser Antilles Volcanic Arc | Composite |
Morne Plat Pays | 1270 CE | Lesser Antilles Volcanic Arc | Composite |
Morne Trois Pitons | 920 CE | Lesser Antilles Volcanic Arc | Composite |
Morne Watt | 1997 CE | Lesser Antilles Volcanic Arc | Composite |
Chronological listing of known Holocene eruptions (confirmed or uncertain) from volcanoes in Dominica. Bolded eruptions indicate continuing activity.
Volcano Name | Start Date | Stop Date | Certainty | VEI | Evidence |
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Morne Watt | 1997 Jul 15 | 1997 Jul 15 | Confirmed | 1 | Observations: Reported |
Morne Watt | 1880 Jan 4 | 1880 Jan 4 | Confirmed | 2 | Observations: Reported |
Morne Plat Pays | 1270 ± 50 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated) | |
Morne Trois Pitons | 0920 ± 50 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated) | |
Morne Trois Pitons | 0790 ± 50 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated) | |
Morne Watt | 0640 ± 150 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated) | |
Morne Plat Pays | 0390 ± 40 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated) | |
Morne Plat Pays | 0430 BCE (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated) | |
Morne Watt | 0950 BCE ± 300 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated) | |
Morne Watt | 1800 BCE ± 100 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated) | |
Morne Plat Pays | 4740 BCE (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated) |
Dominica has 4 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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Dos Hermanos | Greater Antilles Volcanic Arc | Cluster |
Foundland | Lesser Antilles Volcanic Arc | Composite |
San Juan | Greater Antilles Volcanic Arc | Minor |
Valle Nuevo | Greater Antilles Volcanic Arc | Cluster |
There are 28 photos available for volcanoes in Dominica.

Photo by Lee Siebert, 2002 (Smithsonian Institution).

Photo by Lee Siebert, 2002 (Smithsonian Institution).

Photo by Lee Siebert, 2002 (Smithsonian Institution).

Photo by Paul Jackson, 1998 (Seismic Research Unit, University of West Indies).

Photo by Lee Siebert, 2002 (Smithsonian Institution).

Photo by Lee Siebert, 2002 (Smithsonian Institution).

Photo by Jan Lindsay, 2000 (Seismic Research Unit, University of West Indies).

Photo by Paul Jackson, 1998 (Seismic Research Unit, University of West Indies).

Photo by Lee Siebert, 2002 (Smithsonian Institution).

Photo by Lee Siebert, 2002 (Smithsonian Institution).

Photo by Jan Lindsay, 2000 (Seismic Research Unit, University of West Indies)

Photo by Paul Jackson, 1998 (Seismic Research Unit, University of West Indies).

Photo by Paul Kimberly, 2002 (Smithsonian Institution).

Photo by Lee Siebert, 2002 (Smithsonian Institution).

Photo by Lee Siebert, 2002 (Smithsonian Institution).

Photo by Paul Kimberly, 2002 (Smithsonian Institution).

Photo by Lee Siebert, 2002 (Smithsonian Institution).

Photo by Paul Jackson, 1998 (Seismic Research Unit, University of West Indies).

Photo by Paul Kimberly, 2002 (Smithsonian Institution).

Photo by Paul Jackson, 1998 (Seismic Research Unit, University of West Indies).

Photo by Lee Siebert, 2002 (Smithsonian Institution).

Photo by Paul Kimberly, 2002 (Smithsonian Institution).

Photo by Paul Kimberly, 2002 (Smithsonian Institution).

Photo by Lee Siebert, 2002 (Smithsonian Institution).

Photo by Lee Siebert, 2002 (Smithsonian Institution).

Photo by Paul Kimberly, 2002 (Smithsonian Institution).

Photo by Lee Siebert, 2002 (Smithsonian Institution).

Photo by Paul Kimberly, 2002 (Smithsonian Institution).
This is a compilation of Dominica volcano information sources, such as official monitoring or other government agencies.
Volcanic Ash Advisory Center | |
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Washington Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) | |
- Washington VAAC Archive | |
- Washington VAAC Notices |