Saint Kitts and Nevis Volcanoes
Saint Kitts and Nevis has 2 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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Liamuiga | St. Kitts | 160 CE | Stratovolcano |
Nevis Peak | Nevis (Lesser Antilles) | Unknown - Evidence Uncertain | Stratovolcano |
Chronological listing of known Holocene eruptions (confirmed or uncertain) from volcanoes in Saint Kitts and Nevis. Bolded eruptions indicate continuing activity.
Volcano Name | Start Date | Stop Date | Certainty | VEI | Evidence |
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Liamuiga | [1843 Feb 8] | [Unknown] | Uncertain | ||
Liamuiga | [1692] | [Unknown] | Uncertain | ||
Liamuiga | 0160 ± 200 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 4 | Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated) |
Liamuiga | 0060 ± 100 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated) | |
Liamuiga | 2010 BCE ± 150 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 4 | Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated) |
Saint Kitts and Nevis 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 | Location | Primary Volcano Type |
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South East Range | St. Kitts | Stratovolcano |
There are 2 photos available for volcanoes in Saint Kitts and Nevis.

Photo by Kirstie Simpson, 2001 (Seismic Research Unit, University of West Indies).

Photo by Kirstie Simpson, 2001 (Seismic Research Unit, University of West Indies).
This is a compilation of Saint Kitts and Nevis 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 |