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 | Location | Last Eruption | Primary Volcano Type |
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Morne aux Diables | Dominica | Unknown - Evidence Credible | Lava dome(s) |
Morne Diablotins | Dominica | Unknown - Evidence Uncertain | Stratovolcano |
Morne Plat Pays | Dominica | 1270 CE | Stratovolcano |
Morne Trois Pitons | Dominica | 920 CE | Complex |
Morne Watt | Dominica | 1997 CE | Stratovolcano(es) |
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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Watt, Morne | 1997 Jul 15 | 1997 Jul 15 | Confirmed | 1 | Historical Observations |
Watt, Morne | 1880 Jan 4 | 1880 Jan 4 | Confirmed | 2 | Historical Observations |
Plat Pays, Morne | 1270 ± 50 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Radiocarbon (uncorrected) | |
Trois Pitons, Morne | 0920 ± 50 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Radiocarbon (uncorrected) | |
Trois Pitons, Morne | 0790 ± 50 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Radiocarbon (uncorrected) | |
Watt, Morne | 0640 ± 150 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Radiocarbon (uncorrected) | |
Plat Pays, Morne | 0390 ± 40 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Radiocarbon (uncorrected) | |
Plat Pays, Morne | 0430 BCE (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | Radiocarbon (uncorrected) | |
Watt, Morne | 0950 BCE ± 300 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Radiocarbon (uncorrected) | |
Watt, Morne | 1800 BCE ± 100 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Radiocarbon (uncorrected) | |
Plat Pays, Morne | 4740 BCE (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | Radiocarbon (uncorrected) |
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 Paul Jackson, 1998 (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 Paul Jackson, 1998 (Seismic Research Unit, University of West Indies).

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 Paul Kimberly, 2002 (Smithsonian Institution).

Photo by Lee Siebert, 2002 (Smithsonian Institution).

Photo by Paul Kimberly, 2002 (Smithsonian Institution).

Photo by Paul Kimberly, 2002 (Smithsonian Institution).

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

Photo by Paul Kimberly, 2002 (Smithsonian Institution).

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

Photo by Lee Siebert, 2002 (Smithsonian Institution).

Photo by Jan Lindsay, 2000 (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 Lee Siebert, 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 Lee Siebert, 2002 (Smithsonian Institution).

Photo by Lee Siebert, 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 |