Honduras Volcanoes
Honduras has 3 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 Province | Primary Landform |
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Isla del Tigre | Unknown - Evidence Credible | Central America Volcanic Arc | Composite |
Lago Yojoa | 7638 BCE | Central America Volcanic Arc | Cluster |
Isla Zacate Grande | Unknown - Evidence Credible | Central America Volcanic Arc | Composite |
Chronological listing of known Holocene eruptions (confirmed or uncertain) from volcanoes in Honduras. Bolded eruptions indicate continuing activity.
Volcano Name | Start Date | Stop Date | Certainty | VEI | Evidence |
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Lago Yojoa | 7638 BCE ± 118 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) | |
Lago Yojoa | 11073 BCE ± 173 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) |
Honduras has 6 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 Province | Primary Volcano Type |
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Cerro Calanterique | Central America Volcanic Arc | Minor |
Cerro Gavilantepeque | Central America Volcanic Arc | Shield |
Cerro de Hule | Central America Volcanic Arc | Shield |
Montaña de Izopo | Central America Volcanic Arc | Shield |
El Pedregal | Central America Volcanic Arc | Shield |
Utila Volcanic Center | Central America Volcanic Arc | Minor |
There are 22 photos available for volcanoes in Honduras.
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Photo by Rick Wunderman, 1999 (Smithsonian Institution).
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Photo by Rick Wunderman, 1999 (Smithsonian Institution).
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Aerial photo by Instituto Geográfico Nacional El Salvador.
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Photo by Rick Wunderman, 1999 (Smithsonian Institution).
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Photo by Rick Wunderman, 1999 (Smithsonian Institution).
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Photo by Mike Carr, 1991 (Rutgers University).
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Photo by Rick Wunderman, 1999 (Smithsonian Institution).
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Photo by Rick Wunderman, 1999 (Smithsonian Institution).
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NASA International Space Station image ISS001-350-18, 2001 (http://eol.jsc.nasa.gov/).
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Photo by Rick Wunderman, 1999 (Smithsonian Institution).
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Satellite image courtesy of Planet Labs Inc., 2019 (https://www.planet.com/).
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Photo by Rick Wunderman, 1999 (Smithsonian Institution).
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Aerial photo by Instituto Geográfico Nacional El Salvador.
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Satellite image courtesy of Planet Labs Inc., 2019 (https://www.planet.com/).
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Photo by Mike Carr, 1991 (Rutgers University).
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NASA Space Shuttle image STS82-731-83, 1997 (http://eol.jsc.nasa.gov/).
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Photo by Rick Wunderman, 1999 (Smithsonian Institution).
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Satellite image courtesy of Planet Labs Inc., 2019 (https://www.planet.com/).
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NASA Landsat 7 image (worldwind.arc.nasa.gov)
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Photo by Rick Wunderman, 1999 (Smithsonian Institution).
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Photo by Rick Wunderman, 1999 (Smithsonian Institution).
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Photo by Rick Wunderman, 1999 (Smithsonian Institution).
This is a compilation of Honduras 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 |