Germany Volcanoes
Germany 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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West Eifel Volcanic Field | 8300 BCE | Central European Volcanic Province | Cluster |
Chronological listing of known Holocene eruptions (confirmed or uncertain) from volcanoes in Germany. Bolded eruptions indicate continuing activity.
Volcano Name | Start Date | Stop Date | Certainty | VEI | Evidence |
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West Eifel Volcanic Field | 8300 BCE ± 300 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated) | |
West Eifel Volcanic Field | 8740 BCE ± 150 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) |
Germany 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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East Eifel Volcanic Field | Central European Volcanic Province | Cluster |
Rodderberg | Central European Volcanic Province | Minor |
There are 4 photos available for volcanoes in Germany.

Copyrighted photo by Katia and Maurice Krafft.

Photo by Richard Waitt, 1990 (U.S. Geological Survey).

Photo by Richard Waitt, 1990 (U.S. Geological Survey).

Copyrighted photo by Katia and Maurice Krafft.
This is a compilation of Germany 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 |