Volcanoes in the Antarctic-Scotia Volcanic Regions
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Morning
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Berlin
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Leskov Island
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Bristol Island
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Candlemas Island
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Erebus
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Candlemas Island
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Deception Island
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Takahe
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Candlemas Island
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Candlemas Island
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Erebus
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Paulet
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Melville
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Candlemas Island
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Deception Island
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The Pleiades
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Candlemas Island
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Erebus
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Paulet
Additional information about the Volcanic Regions in this group and a map display is still being prepared.
There are 28 Holocene volcanoes in the Antarctic-Scotia Volcanic Regions.
Balleny Hotspot Volcano Group
| Volcano Name | Country | Last Eruption | Volcanic Landform |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckle Island | Antarctica | 1899 CE | Composite |
| Young Island | Antarctica | Unknown | Composite |
| Sturge Island | Antarctica | Unknown | Composite |
McMurdo Volcanic Province
| Volcano Name | Country | Last Eruption | Volcanic Landform |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unnamed | Antarctica | Unknown | Caldera |
| Morning | Antarctica | Unknown | Shield |
| Erebus | Antarctica | 2024 CE | Composite |
| Royal Society Range | Antarctica | Unknown | Cluster |
| The Pleiades | Antarctica | 1050 BCE | Composite |
| Melbourne | Antarctica | 1892 CE | Composite |
Western Antarctica Volcanic Province
| Volcano Name | Country | Last Eruption | Volcanic Landform |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin | Antarctica | 8350 BCE | Shield |
| Andrus | Antarctica | Unknown | Shield |
| Takahe | Antarctica | 5550 BCE | Shield |
| Hudson Mountains | Antarctica | 207 BCE | Composite |
Antarctic Peninsula Volcanic Province
| Volcano Name | Country | Last Eruption | Volcanic Landform |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paulet | Antarctica | Unknown | Minor (Basaltic) |
| Mount Haddington Volcanic Field | Antarctica | Unknown | Shield |
South Shetlands Volcanic Arc
| Volcano Name | Country | Last Eruption | Volcanic Landform |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deception Island | Antarctica | 1970 CE | Caldera |
| Penguin Island | Antarctica | 1905 CE | Composite |
| Bridgeman Island | Antarctica | Unknown | Composite |
| Melville | Antarctica | Unknown | Composite |
South Sandwich Volcanic Arc
| Volcano Name | Country | Last Eruption | Volcanic Landform |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Thule | United Kingdom | 1975 CE | Composite |
| Bristol Island | United Kingdom | 2016 CE | Composite |
| Montagu Island | United Kingdom | 2007 CE | Shield |
| Saunders | United Kingdom | 2024 CE | Composite |
| Candlemas Island | United Kingdom | 1911 CE | Composite |
| Hodson | United Kingdom | Unknown | Composite |
| Leskov Island | United Kingdom | Unknown | Composite |
| Zavodovski | United Kingdom | 2016 CE | Composite |
| Protector Seamounts | United Kingdom | 1962 CE | Cluster |
Chronological listings of known Holocene eruptions (confirmed or uncertain) from volcanoes in the Antarctic-Scotia Volcanic Regions. Bolded eruptions indicate current continuing activity as of 16 August 2024.
Balleny Hotspot Volcano Group
| Volcano Name | Start Date | Stop Date | Certainty | VEI | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckle Island | 1899 Jan 12 | Unknown | Confirmed | 1 | Observations: Reported |
| Buckle Island | 1839 Feb 9 | Unknown | Confirmed | 1 | Observations: Reported |
McMurdo Volcanic Province
| Volcano Name | Start Date | Stop Date | Certainty | VEI | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erebus | 1972 Dec 16 (in or before) ± 15 days | 2024 Aug 16 (continuing) | Confirmed | 1 | Observations: Reported |
| Erebus | 1972 Jan 3 (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | 1 | Observations: Reported |
| Erebus | 1963 Nov 16 (in or before) ± 15 days | Unknown | Confirmed | 1 | Observations: Reported |
| Erebus | [1957 Jul 2 ± 182 days] | [1958 Jul 2 ± 182 days] | Uncertain | ||
| Erebus | 1955 Jul 2 ± 182 days | Unknown | Confirmed | 1 | Observations: Reported |
| Erebus | 1947 Feb | Unknown | Confirmed | 1 | Observations: Reported |
| Erebus | 1915 Aug | Unknown | Confirmed | 1 | Observations: Reported |
| Erebus | 1915 Mar 22 | Unknown | Confirmed | 1 | Observations: Reported |
| Erebus | 1912 Dec 12 | Unknown | Confirmed | 1 | Observations: Reported |
| Erebus | 1911 Oct | Unknown | Confirmed | 1 | Observations: Reported |
| Erebus | 1911 Apr | 1911 Jun | Confirmed | 1 | Observations: Reported |
| Erebus | 1908 Mar | 1908 Nov | Confirmed | 1 | Observations: Reported |
| Erebus | 1903 Jan 1 ± 730 days | Unknown | Confirmed | 1 | Observations: Reported |
| Erebus | [1900 Feb] | [Unknown] | Uncertain | ||
| Melbourne | 1892 ± 30 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 1 | Correlation: Tephrochronology |
| Erebus | 1841 Jan 28 (?) | 1841 Feb | Confirmed | 1 | Observations: Reported |
| Erebus | 0950 ± 4000 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 1 | Isotopic: Ar/Ar |
| The Pleiades | 1050 BCE ± 14000 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 1 | Isotopic: K/Ar |
| Erebus | 2050 BCE ± 3000 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 1 | Isotopic: Ar/Ar |
| Erebus | 2950 BCE ± 300 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 1 | Isotopic: Cosmic Ray Exposure |
| Erebus | 4050 BCE ± 500 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 1 | Isotopic: Cosmic Ray Exposure |
| Erebus | 4550 BCE ± 500 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 1 | Isotopic: Cosmic Ray Exposure |
| Erebus | 7050 BCE ± 2000 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 1 | Isotopic: Ar/Ar |
| Erebus | 8050 BCE ± 5000 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 1 | Isotopic: Ar/Ar |
Western Antarctica Volcanic Province
| Volcano Name | Start Date | Stop Date | Certainty | VEI | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hudson Mountains | [1985 Jul 2 ± 182 days] | [Unknown] | Uncertain | ||
| Hudson Mountains | 0207 BCE ± 240 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 1 | Sidereal: Ice Core |
| Takahe | 5550 BCE (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | 1 | Sidereal: Ice Core |
| Takahe | 6250 BCE ± 5400 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 1 | Isotopic: Ar/Ar |
| Takahe | 7050 BCE (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | 1 | Sidereal: Ice Core |
| Berlin | 8350 BCE ± 5300 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 1 | Isotopic: Ar/Ar |
Antarctic Peninsula Volcanic Province
| Volcano Name | Start Date | Stop Date | Certainty | VEI | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seal Nunataks Volcanic Field | [1980 Jun 15 ± 545 days] | [Unknown] | Uncertain | ||
| Seal Nunataks Volcanic Field | [1893 Dec 11] | [Unknown] | Uncertain | ||
| Paulet | [1850] | [Unknown] | Uncertain |
South Shetlands Volcanic Arc
| Volcano Name | Start Date | Stop Date | Certainty | VEI | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deception Island | [1987 Jul 23] | [Unknown] | Uncertain | ||
| Deception Island | [1972 Sep 29] | [1972 Sep 29] | Uncertain | ||
| Deception Island | 1970 Aug 12 | Unknown | Confirmed | 1 | Observations: Reported |
| Deception Island | 1969 Feb 21 | 1969 Mar 16 ± 15 days | Confirmed | 1 | Observations: Reported |
| Deception Island | 1967 Dec 4 | 1967 Dec 7 | Confirmed | 1 | Observations: Reported |
| Deception Island | 1912 ± 5 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 1 | Observations: Reported |
| Penguin Island | 1905 (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | 1 | Chem/Bio: Lichenometry |
| Deception Island | 1871 ± 40 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 1 | Correlation: Tephrochronology |
| Penguin Island | 1850 (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | 1 | Observations: Reported |
| Deception Island | 1842 Feb | Unknown | Confirmed | 1 | Observations: Reported |
| Deception Island | [1839 (in or before)] | [Unknown] | Uncertain | ||
| Deception Island | 1827 ± 2 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 1 | Observations: Reported |
| Deception Island | 1800 (in or before) | Unknown | Confirmed | 1 | Observations: Reported |
| Penguin Island | 1683 (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | 1 | Chem/Bio: Lichenometry |
| Deception Island | 1641 ± 3 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 1 | Sidereal: Ice Core |
| Deception Island | 1500 (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | 1 | Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated) |
| Deception Island | 1200 (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | 1 | Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated) |
| Deception Island | 0900 (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | 1 | Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated) |
| Deception Island | 0600 (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | 1 | Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated) |
| Deception Island | 0100 (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | 1 | Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated) |
| Deception Island | 0100 BCE (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | 1 | Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated) |
| Deception Island | 0250 BCE (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | 1 | Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated) |
| Deception Island | 0550 BCE (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | 1 | Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated) |
| Deception Island | 0700 BCE (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | 1 | Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated) |
| Deception Island | 0750 BCE (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | 1 | Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated) |
| Deception Island | 0800 BCE (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | 1 | Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated) |
| Deception Island | 1550 BCE (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | 1 | Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated) |
| Deception Island | 2750 BCE (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | 1 | Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated) |
| Deception Island | 3250 BCE (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | 1 | Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated) |
| Deception Island | 6750 BCE (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | 1 | Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated) |
South Sandwich Volcanic Arc
| Volcano Name | Start Date | Stop Date | Certainty | VEI | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol Island | 2016 Apr 24 | 2016 Jul 26 | Confirmed | 1 | Observations: Reported |
| Zavodovski | 2016 Mar 30 | 2016 Jun 15 ± 15 days | Confirmed | 1 | Observations: Reported |
| Saunders | 2014 Nov 12 | 2024 Apr 20 (continuing) | Confirmed | 1 | Observations: Reported |
| Montagu Island | 2001 Oct 1 ± 20 days | 2007 Sep 20 | Confirmed | 1 | Observations: Reported |
| Saunders | 2000 May 13 | 2013 Nov 16 | Confirmed | 1 | Observations: Reported |
| Saunders | 1999 Jan 19 | 1999 Jan 19 | Confirmed | 1 | Observations: Reported |
| Montagu Island | [1996 Sep 1 ± 180 days] | [Unknown] | Uncertain | ||
| Saunders | 1995 Apr 16 (?) ± 15 days | 1998 Feb 16 (in or after) ± 15 days | Confirmed | 1 | Observations: Reported |
| Saunders | 1989 Jan 30 | 1990 Mar 22 | Confirmed | 1 | Observations: Reported |
| Southern Thule | 1975 Jul 2 ± 11 years ± 182 days | Unknown | Confirmed | 1 | Observations: Reported |
| Protector Seamounts | 1962 Mar 5 | 1962 Mar 5 | Confirmed | 1 | Observations: Seismicity |
| Bristol Island | 1956 Jan 11 | 1956 Jan 19 (?) | Confirmed | 1 | Observations: Reported |
| Candlemas Island | [1953 Dec 31 ± 365 days] | [Unknown] | Uncertain | ||
| Bristol Island | 1950 Mar 27 | Unknown | Confirmed | 1 | Observations: Reported |
| Bristol Island | 1936 Dec 18 | 1937 Jan 1 (?) | Confirmed | 1 | Observations: Reported |
| Bristol Island | 1935 Dec 31 | Unknown | Confirmed | 1 | Observations: Reported |
| Hodson | [1930] | [Unknown] | Uncertain | ||
| Candlemas Island | 1911 Nov 6 | Unknown | Confirmed | 1 | Observations: Reported |
| Zavodovski | [1908 Nov] | [Unknown] | Uncertain | ||
| Saunders | 1900 ± 10 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 1 | Correlation: Tephrochronology |
| Hodson | [1830 Sep 22] | [Unknown] | Uncertain | ||
| Zavodovski | [1830 Sep] | [Unknown] | Uncertain | ||
| Candlemas Island | 1823 | Unknown | Confirmed | 1 | Observations: Reported |
| Zavodovski | [1823] | [Unknown] | Uncertain | ||
| Bristol Island | 1823 | Unknown | Confirmed | 1 | Observations: Reported |
| Saunders | [1823] | [Unknown] | Uncertain | ||
| Saunders | 1819 Dec 29 | Unknown | Confirmed | 1 | Observations: Reported |
| Zavodovski | 1819 Dec | Unknown | Confirmed | 1 | Observations: Reported |
| Candlemas Island | 1250 BCE (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | 1 | Sidereal: Ice Core |
There are 28 Pleistocene volcanoes in the Antarctic-Scotia Volcanic Regions.
McMurdo Volcanic Province
| Volcano Name | Country | Volcanic Landform |
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| Terror | Antarctica | Shield |
| Hut Point Peninsula | Antarctica | Cluster |
| White Island | Antarctica | Shield |
| Black Island | Antarctica | Minor |
| Transantarctic Mountain Foothills | Antarctica | Minor |
| Mason Spur | Antarctica | Cluster |
| Beaufort Island | Antarctica | Composite |
| Discovery | Antarctica | Composite |
| Taylor Valley | Antarctica | Minor |
| Franklin Island | Antarctica | Shield |
| Unnamed | Antarctica | Cluster |
| Adare Peninsula | Antarctica | Shield |
| Mount Rittmann | Antarctica | Shield |
Western Antarctica Volcanic Province
| Volcano Name | Country | Volcanic Landform |
|---|---|---|
| Waesche | Antarctica | Shield |
| Siple | Antarctica | Shield |
| Toney Mountain | Antarctica | Shield |
| Peter I Island | Antarctica | Shield |
| Bursey | Antarctica | Shield |
| Obiglio | Antarctica | Minor |
| Shepard Island | Antarctica | Minor |
| Crary Group | Antarctica | Cluster |
| Murphy | Antarctica | Shield |
| Beethoven Peninsula | Antarctica | Cluster |
Antarctic Peninsula Volcanic Province
| Volcano Name | Country | Volcanic Landform |
|---|---|---|
| Brabant Island | Antarctica | Cluster |
| Tabarin Peninsula | Antarctica | Shield |
| Argo Point | Antarctica | Minor |
| Seal Nunataks Volcanic Field | Antarctica | Cluster |
South Shetlands Volcanic Arc
| Volcano Name | Country | Volcanic Landform |
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| Livingston-Greenwich Islands | Antarctica | Minor |
