Rwanda Volcanoes
Rwanda 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 ().
Chronological listing of known Holocene eruptions (confirmed or uncertain) from volcanoes in Rwanda. Bolded eruptions indicate continuing activity.
Rwanda has 1 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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Sabinyo | Albertine Rift Zone | Composite |
There are 7 photos available for volcanoes in Rwanda.
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Satellite image courtesy of Planet Labs Inc., 2018 (https://www.planet.com/).
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NASA Landsat image, 1999 (courtesy of Hawaii Synergy Project, Univ. of Hawaii Institute of Geophysics & Planetology).
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NASA Landsat image, 1999 (courtesy of Hawaii Synergy Project, Univ. of Hawaii Institute of Geophysics & Planetology).
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Aerial photograph courtesy of Henry Luc Hody (Belgian ambassador).
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Aerial photograph courtesy of Henry Luc Hody (Belgian ambassador).
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Photo by Henry-Luc Hody, 1989.
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Satellite image courtesy of Planet Labs Inc., 2019 (https://www.planet.com/).
This is a compilation of Rwanda 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 |