Volcanoes in the Eastern Africa Volcanic Regions
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There are 98 Holocene volcanoes in the Eastern Africa Volcanic Regions.
Red Sea Rift Volcanic Province
| Volcano Name | Country | Last Eruption | Volcanic Landform |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jebel at Tair | Yemen | 2008 CE | Composite |
| Zubair Group | Yemen | 2013 CE | Shield |
| Zukur | Yemen | Unknown | Shield |
| Hanish | Yemen | Unknown | Shield |
Afar Rift Volcanic Province
| Volcano Name | Country | Last Eruption | Volcanic Landform |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alid | Eritrea | Unknown | Composite |
| Mat Ala | Ethiopia | Unknown | Shield |
| Afdera | Ethiopia | Unknown | Composite |
| Ma Alalta | Ethiopia | Unknown | Composite |
| Dabbayra | Ethiopia | Unknown | Shield |
| Manda Hararo | Ethiopia | 2009 CE | Shield |
| Groppo | Ethiopia | Unknown | Cluster |
| Kurub | Ethiopia | Unknown | Shield |
| Manda-Inakir | Ethiopia-Djibouti | 1928 CE | Cluster |
| Mousa Alli | Ethiopia-Eritrea-Djibouti | Unknown | Composite |
| Gufa | Eritrea-Djibouti | Unknown | Cluster |
| Assab Volcanic Field | Eritrea | Unknown | Cluster |
| Ardoukoba | Djibouti | 1978 CE | Cluster |
| Manda Gargori | Ethiopia | Unknown | Cluster |
| Alayta | Ethiopia | 1915 CE | Shield |
| Nabro | Eritrea | 2012 CE | Composite |
| Mallahle | Ethiopia-Eritrea | Unknown | Composite |
| Sork Ale | Ethiopia-Eritrea | Unknown | Composite |
| Asavyo | Ethiopia | Unknown | Shield |
| Dabbahu | Ethiopia | 2005 CE | Composite |
| Dallol | Ethiopia | 2011 CE | Minor (Basaltic) |
| Gada Ale | Ethiopia | Unknown | Composite |
| Alu-Dalafilla | Ethiopia | 2008 CE | Cluster |
| Bora Ale | Ethiopia | Unknown | Composite |
| Erta Ale | Ethiopia | 2025 CE | Shield |
| Ale Bagu | Ethiopia | Unknown | Composite |
| Hayli Gubbi | Ethiopia | Unknown | Shield |
| Dubbi | Eritrea | 1861 CE | Composite |
| Tat Ali | Ethiopia | Unknown | Shield |
| Borawli | Ethiopia | Unknown | Composite |
Main Ethiopian Rift Volcanic Province
| Volcano Name | Country | Last Eruption | Volcanic Landform |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butajiri-Silti Field | Ethiopia | Unknown | Cluster |
| Shala | Ethiopia | Unknown | Caldera |
| Fentale | Ethiopia | 1820 CE | Composite |
| Beru | Ethiopia | Unknown | Cluster |
| Kone | Ethiopia | 1820 CE | Caldera |
| Boset | Ethiopia | Unknown | Composite |
| Melkassa | Ethiopia | Unknown | Cluster |
| Gedemsa | Ethiopia | Unknown | Caldera |
| Bora-Bericha-Tullu Moye | Ethiopia | 1900 CE | Cluster |
| Unnamed | Ethiopia | Unknown | Cluster |
| East Ziway | Ethiopia | Unknown | Cluster |
| Aluto | Ethiopia | 1550 CE | Composite |
| Corbetti | Ethiopia | 396 BCE | Caldera |
| Dama Ali | Ethiopia | 1631 CE | Shield |
| Gabillema | Ethiopia | Unknown | Composite |
| Yangudi | Ethiopia | Unknown | Composite |
| Ayelu | Ethiopia | Unknown | Composite |
| Adwa | Ethiopia | Unknown | Composite |
| Hertali | Ethiopia | Unknown | Cluster |
| Liado Hayk | Ethiopia | Unknown | Cluster |
| Dofen | Ethiopia | Unknown | Shield |
| Bishoftu Volcanic Field | Ethiopia | Unknown | Cluster |
| Bilate River Field | Ethiopia | Unknown | Cluster |
| Northern Lake Abaya Volcanic Field | Ethiopia | Unknown | Cluster |
Kenyan Rift Volcanic Province
| Volcano Name | Country | Last Eruption | Volcanic Landform |
|---|---|---|---|
| Korath Range | Ethiopia | Unknown | Cluster |
| Lake Turkana North Island | Kenya | Unknown | Minor (Basaltic) |
| Lake Turkana Central Island | Kenya | Unknown | Minor (Basaltic) |
| Lake Turkana South Island | Kenya | 1888 CE | Shield |
| Marsabit | Kenya | Unknown | Shield |
| The Barrier | Kenya | 1921 CE | Shield |
| Namarunu | Kenya | 6550 BCE | Shield |
| Segererua Plateau | Kenya | Unknown | Cluster |
| Emuruangogolak | Kenya | 1910 CE | Shield |
| Silali | Kenya | 5050 BCE | Shield |
| Paka | Kenya | 7550 BCE | Shield |
| Korosi | Kenya | Unknown | Shield |
| Ol Kokwe | Kenya | Unknown | Shield |
| Nyambeni Hills | Kenya | Unknown | Shield |
| Menengai | Kenya | 6050 BCE | Shield |
| Homa Mountain | Kenya | Unknown | Composite |
| Elmenteita Badlands | Kenya | Unknown | Cluster |
| Ol Doinyo Eburru | Kenya | Unknown | Composite |
| Olkaria | Kenya | 1770 CE | Cluster |
| Longonot | Kenya | 1863 CE | Composite |
| Suswa | Kenya | Unknown | Shield |
| Ol Doinyo Lengai | Tanzania | 2025 CE | Composite |
| Chyulu Hills | Kenya | 1855 CE | Cluster |
| Meru | Tanzania | 1910 CE | Composite |
| Mega Volcanic Field | Ethiopia | Unknown | Cluster |
Albertine Rift Volcanic Province
| Volcano Name | Country | Last Eruption | Volcanic Landform |
|---|---|---|---|
| Igwisi Hills | Tanzania | 10450 BCE | Cluster |
| Fort Portal | Uganda | 2120 BCE | Cluster |
| Kyatwa | Uganda | Unknown | Cluster |
| Katwe-Kikorongo | Uganda | Unknown | Cluster |
| Bunyaruguru | Uganda | Unknown | Cluster |
| Katunga | Uganda | Unknown | Cluster |
| Nyamulagira | DR Congo | 2025 CE | Shield |
| Nyiragongo | DR Congo | 2025 CE | Composite |
| Karisimbi | DR Congo-Rwanda | 8050 BCE | Composite |
| Visoke | DR Congo-Rwanda | 1957 CE | Composite |
| Muhavura | Uganda-Rwanda | Unknown | Composite |
| Bufumbira | Uganda | Unknown | Cluster |
Rukwa Rift Volcanic Province
| Volcano Name | Country | Last Eruption | Volcanic Landform |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ngozi | Tanzania | 1450 CE | Caldera |
| Rungwe | Tanzania | 1250 CE | Composite |
| Kyejo | Tanzania | 1800 CE | Composite |
Chronological listings of known Holocene eruptions (confirmed or uncertain) from volcanoes in the Eastern Africa Volcanic Regions. Bolded eruptions indicate current continuing activity as of 2 May 2025.
Red Sea Rift Volcanic Province
| Volcano Name | Start Date | Stop Date | Certainty | VEI | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zubair Group | 2013 Sep 28 | 2013 Nov 20 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Zubair Group | 2011 Dec 18 | 2012 Jan 12 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Jebel at Tair | 2007 Sep 30 | 2008 Jun 16 (?) ± 15 days | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Jebel at Tair | 1883 | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Jebel at Tair | 1863 | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Zubair Group | [1846 Aug 14] | [Unknown] | Uncertain | ||
| Jebel at Tair | 1833 Dec 31 ± 365 days | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Zubair Group | 1824 | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Jebel at Tair | 1750 ± 50 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported |
Afar Rift Volcanic Province
| Volcano Name | Start Date | Stop Date | Certainty | VEI | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nabro | 2011 Jun 13 | 2012 Jun 3 (?) | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Dallol | 2011 Jan 4 ± 3 days | 2011 Jan 4 ± 3 days | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Manda Hararo | 2009 Jun 28 | 2009 Jul 1 (?) | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Alu-Dalafilla | 2008 Nov 3 | 2008 Dec 16 (?) ± 15 days | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Manda Hararo | 2007 Aug 12 | 2007 Aug 14 (?) | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Dabbahu | 2005 Sep 26 | 2005 Sep 29 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ardoukoba | 1978 Nov 7 | 1978 Nov 14 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Erta Ale | 1967 Jul 2 (in or before) ± 182 days | 2025 May 2 (continuing) | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Erta Ale | 1960 Jan 16 ± 15 days | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Erta Ale | 1940 | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Manda-Inakir | 1928 Dec 31 ± 365 days | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Dallol | 1926 | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Alayta | 1915 | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Alayta | 1907 Jun | 1907 Aug 4 (on or after) | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Erta Ale | 1906 May | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Erta Ale | [1904 Nov 1 ± 60 days] | [Unknown] | Uncertain | ||
| Erta Ale | [1903] | [Unknown] | Uncertain | ||
| Dubbi | [1900 (?)] | [Unknown] | Uncertain | ||
| Erta Ale | [1873] | [Unknown] | Uncertain | ||
| Dubbi | [1863] | [Unknown] | Uncertain | ||
| Dubbi | 1861 May 8 | 1861 Oct (?) | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Dubbi | 1400 Jul 15 ± 45 days | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Dabbahu | 3450 BCE ± 1800 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: Ar/Ar | |
| Dabbahu | 4450 BCE ± 2700 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: Ar/Ar | |
| Dabbahu | 5850 BCE ± 4300 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: Ar/Ar |
Main Ethiopian Rift Volcanic Province
| Volcano Name | Start Date | Stop Date | Certainty | VEI | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayelu | [1928] | [Unknown] | Uncertain | ||
| Adwa | [1928] | [Unknown] | Uncertain | ||
| Bora-Bericha-Tullu Moye | 1900 (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Adwa | [1828] | [Unknown] | Uncertain | ||
| Fentale | 1820 (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Kone | 1820 ± 10 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Bora-Bericha-Tullu Moye | 1775 ± 25 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Correlation: Anthropology | |
| Dama Ali | 1631 Feb 14 (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | Unknown | |
| Aluto | 1550 ± 50 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) | |
| Fentale | 1250 ± 50 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Bora-Bericha-Tullu Moye | 0760 ± 36 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) | |
| Aluto | 0050 BCE (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated) | |
| Corbetti | 0396 BCE ± 38 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) | |
| Corbetti | 5425 BCE (in or before) ± 54 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) | |
| Aluto | 6200 BCE ± 1680 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) | |
| Aluto | 7280 BCE ± 2000 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) | |
| Aluto | 10900 BCE ± 1630 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) |
Western Ethiopia Plateau Volcanic Province
| The Global Volcanism Program is not aware of any confirmed Holocene eruptions in this region. |
Kenyan Rift Volcanic Province
| Volcano Name | Start Date | Stop Date | Certainty | VEI | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ol Doinyo Lengai | 2017 Apr 9 | 2025 Apr 29 (continuing) | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ol Doinyo Lengai | 2016 Sep 21 (on or before) | 2016 Oct 13 (on or after) | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ol Doinyo Lengai | 2015 Jun 20 (on or before) | 2015 Aug 24 (on or after) | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ol Doinyo Lengai | 2011 Jun 22 (in or before) | 2014 Jul 15 ± 10 days | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ol Doinyo Lengai | 2007 Jun 16 ± 15 days | 2010 Oct 9 (?) ± 1 days | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ol Doinyo Lengai | 1994 Sep 18 | 2006 Jul 16 (?) ± 15 days | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ol Doinyo Lengai | 1983 Jan 1 | 1993 Sep 24 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Lake Turkana Central Island | [1974 Jul 22 (?)] | [1974 Jul 27 ± 1 days] | Uncertain | ||
| Ol Doinyo Lengai | [1969 Jul 16 (?) ± 15 days] | [Unknown] | Uncertain | ||
| Ol Doinyo Lengai | 1967 Jul 8 | 1967 Sep 4 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ol Doinyo Lengai | 1960 Mar 16 (on or before) ± 15 days | 1966 Nov 28 ± 30 days | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ol Doinyo Lengai | 1958 Feb 6 (on or before) | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ol Doinyo Lengai | 1955 Jan 19 | 1955 Jan 20 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ol Doinyo Lengai | 1954 Jul 26 ± 5 days | 1954 Sep 16 ± 15 days | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ol Doinyo Lengai | 1940 Jul 24 | 1941 Feb | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ol Doinyo Lengai | 1926 | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| The Barrier | 1921 Dec 31 ± 365 days | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ol Doinyo Lengai | 1921 Feb | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| The Barrier | [1920 ± 3 years] | [Unknown] | Uncertain | ||
| The Barrier | 1917 | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ol Doinyo Lengai | 1916 Dec 1 ± 30 days | 1917 Jun | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ol Doinyo Lengai | 1914 Aug 15 ± 270 days | 1915 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ol Doinyo Lengai | 1913 | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Meru | 1910 Oct 26 | 1910 Dec 22 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Emuruangogolak | 1910 ± 50 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Correlation: Magnetism | |
| Ol Doinyo Lengai | 1907 ± 3 years | 1910 Aug 4 (on or after) | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| The Barrier | [1906] | [Unknown] | Uncertain | ||
| Ol Doinyo Lengai | 1904 | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| The Barrier | 1897 May (on or before) | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| The Barrier | 1895 | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| The Barrier | 1888 | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Lake Turkana South Island | 1888 | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Meru | 1886 (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ol Doinyo Lengai | 1882 | 1883 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ol Doinyo Lengai | 1880 Dec | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Meru | 1878 ± 1 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| The Barrier | 1871 ± 3 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Longonot | 1863 ± 5 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Correlation: Anthropology | |
| Chyulu Hills | 1855 ± 5 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Correlation: Anthropology | |
| Olkaria | 1770 ± 50 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated) | |
| Emuruangogolak | 1700 ± 100 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated) | |
| Chyulu Hills | 1470 ± 200 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated) | |
| Ol Doinyo Lengai | 1350 (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | Correlation: Tephrochronology | |
| Emuruangogolak | 1300 ± 150 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Correlation: Magnetism | |
| Emuruangogolak | 1230 ± 150 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Correlation: Magnetism | |
| Emuruangogolak | 1160 ± 150 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Correlation: Magnetism | |
| Emuruangogolak | 1120 ± 150 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Correlation: Magnetism | |
| The Barrier | 1090 ± 50 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Correlation: Magnetism | |
| The Barrier | 1050 ± 150 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Correlation: Magnetism | |
| The Barrier | 1030 ± 150 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Correlation: Magnetism | |
| Ol Doinyo Lengai | 0700 (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | Correlation: Tephrochronology | |
| Ol Doinyo Lengai | 0050 BCE (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | Correlation: Tephrochronology | |
| Longonot | 1330 BCE ± 100 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated) | |
| Ol Doinyo Lengai | 1550 BCE ± 1500 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Correlation: Tephrochronology | |
| Chyulu Hills | 2250 BCE ± 110 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated) | |
| Olkaria | 4050 BCE (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | Correlation: Tephrochronology | |
| Silali | 5050 BCE ± 2000 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: Ar/Ar | |
| Meru | 5850 BCE (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated) | |
| Silali | 6050 BCE ± 3000 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: Ar/Ar | |
| Menengai | 6050 BCE (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated) | |
| Olkaria | 6050 BCE (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | Correlation: Tephrochronology | |
| Emuruangogolak | 6550 BCE ± 1500 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Correlation: Tephrochronology | |
| Namarunu | 6550 BCE ± 1500 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Correlation: Tephrochronology | |
| Silali | 7050 BCE ± 2000 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: Ar/Ar | |
| Longonot | 7200 BCE ± 100 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated) | |
| Menengai | 7350 BCE ± 500 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Correlation: Tephrochronology | |
| Paka | 7550 BCE ± 2000 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: Ar/Ar | |
| The Barrier | 7710 BCE ± 200 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Correlation: Tephrochronology | |
| Emuruangogolak | 8050 BCE ± 1000 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated) |
Albertine Rift Volcanic Province
| Volcano Name | Start Date | Stop Date | Certainty | VEI | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nyamulagira | 2018 Apr 14 | 2025 May 2 (continuing) | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Nyamulagira | 2016 Nov 27 | 2017 May 2 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Nyamulagira | 2014 Jun 22 | 2016 May 14 | Confirmed | Observations: Satellite (infrared) | |
| Nyamulagira | 2011 Nov 6 | 2012 Mar 16 (?) | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Nyamulagira | 2010 Jan 2 | 2010 Jan 29 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Nyamulagira | 2006 Nov 27 | 2006 Dec 5 (?) | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Nyamulagira | 2004 May 8 | 2004 May 28 ± 3 days | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Nyamulagira | 2002 Jul 25 | 2002 Sep 16 (?) ± 15 days | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Nyiragongo | 2002 May 17 (?) | 2025 May 1 (continuing) | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Nyiragongo | 2002 Jan 17 | 2002 Feb 3 (on or after) | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Nyamulagira | 2001 Feb 6 | 2001 Apr 5 ± 4 days | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Nyamulagira | 2000 Jan 27 | 2000 Feb 10 (on or after) | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Nyamulagira | 1998 Oct 17 | 1998 Oct 25 (on or after) | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Nyamulagira | 1996 Dec 1 | 1996 Dec 5 (on or after) | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Nyamulagira | 1994 Jul 4 | 1994 Aug 25 (on or after) | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Nyiragongo | 1994 Jun 23 | 1996 Mar 16 (?) ± 15 days | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Nyamulagira | 1991 Sep 20 | 1993 Feb 8 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Nyamulagira | 1989 Apr 24 | 1989 Aug 15 ± 5 days | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Nyamulagira | 1987 Dec 30 | 1988 Jan 4 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Nyamulagira | 1986 Jul 16 | 1986 Aug 20 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Nyamulagira | 1984 Feb 23 | 1984 Mar 14 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Nyiragongo | 1982 Jun 21 | 1982 Oct 17 ± 15 days | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Nyamulagira | 1981 Dec 25 | 1982 Jan 14 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Nyamulagira | 1980 Jan 30 | 1980 Feb 24 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Nyiragongo | 1977 Jan 10 | 1977 Jan 10 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Nyamulagira | 1976 Dec 23 | 1977 Jun 15 ± 5 days | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Nyamulagira | 1971 Mar 24 | 1971 May 5 ± 4 days | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Nyamulagira | 1967 Apr 23 | 1967 May 9 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Nyamulagira | 1958 Aug 7 | 1958 Nov 21 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Nyamulagira | 1957 Dec 28 | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Visoke | 1957 Aug 1 | 1957 Aug 3 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Nyamulagira | 1956 Nov 17 | 1956 Nov 18 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Nyamulagira | 1954 Feb 21 | 1954 May 28 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Nyamulagira | 1951 Nov 16 | 1952 Jan 16 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Nyamulagira | 1951 Jul 25 | 1951 Jul 28 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Nyamulagira | 1948 Mar 1 | 1948 Jul 15 ± 5 days | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Nyamulagira | 1938 Jan 28 | 1940 Jun 25 ± 5 days | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Nyiragongo | 1927 Mar 16 ± 15 days | 1977 Jan 10 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Nyamulagira | 1921 | 1938 Jan 17 ± 3 days | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Nyamulagira | 1920 | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Nyiragongo | 1920 | 1921 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Nyiragongo | 1918 | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Nyamulagira | 1912 Dec 3 | 1913 Apr | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Nyiragongo | 1911 Aug | 1911 Oct | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Nyamulagira | 1909 May | 1909 May | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Nyiragongo | [1908 Dec 1 ± 30 days] | [Unknown] | Uncertain | ||
| Nyamulagira | 1908 | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Nyamulagira | 1907 Nov 7 | 1907 Dec 5 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Nyamulagira | 1907 Apr | 1907 May | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Nyamulagira | [1906] | [Unknown] | Uncertain | ||
| Nyiragongo | 1906 | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Nyamulagira | 1905 Jul 22 | 1905 Sep 25 (on or after) | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Nyiragongo | 1905 | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Nyamulagira | 1904 Apr | 1904 May 16 (?) | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Nyamulagira | 1902 Apr 22 (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Nyiragongo | 1902 | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Nyiragongo | 1901 | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Nyamulagira | 1901 | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Nyiragongo | 1900 | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Nyamulagira | 1899 Feb | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Nyiragongo | 1899 | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Nyiragongo | 1898 | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Nyamulagira | 1896 | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Nyamulagira | 1894 Jun | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Nyiragongo | 1894 | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Nyiragongo | 1891 (in or before) | Unknown | Confirmed | Unknown | |
| Visoke | 1891 | Unknown | Confirmed | Unknown | |
| Nyiragongo | 1884 | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Nyamulagira | 1882 | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Nyamulagira | 1865 | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Nyamulagira | 1550 ± 100 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) | |
| Fort Portal | 2120 BCE ± 100 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated) | |
| Fort Portal | 2750 BCE ± 75 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated) | |
| Karisimbi | 8050 BCE (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: K/Ar | |
| Igwisi Hills | 10450 BCE ± 4800 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: Cosmic Ray Exposure |
Rukwa Rift Volcanic Province
| Volcano Name | Start Date | Stop Date | Certainty | VEI | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyejo | 1800 (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ngozi | 1450 ± 40 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) | |
| Rungwe | 1250 ± 40 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) | |
| Rungwe | 0050 BCE ± 100 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) | |
| Rungwe | 2050 BCE (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | Correlation: Tephrochronology | |
| Ngozi | 8250 BCE (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) |
There are 58 Pleistocene volcanoes in the Eastern Africa Volcanic Regions.
Afar Rift Volcanic Province
| Volcano Name | Country | Volcanic Landform |
|---|---|---|
| Borawli | Ethiopia | Minor |
| Oyma | Ethiopia | Composite |
| Didolli | Ethiopia | Caldera |
| Katahelu | Ethiopia | Minor |
| Ali Mela | Ethiopia | Minor |
| Dawa Ale-Quarry | Ethiopia | Composite |
| Badi | Ethiopia | Composite |
| Gad Elu | Ethiopia | Composite |
| Ela | Ethiopia | Composite |
| Asgura | Ethiopia | Composite |
| Finini | Ethiopia | Composite |
| Dalaha'ale | Ethiopia | Composite |
| Data Gabalti | Ethiopia | Composite |
| Egersuwa | Ethiopia | Minor |
| Undurer | Ethiopia | Composite |
| Babba'Olou | Djibouti | Composite |
| Mabda | Eritrea | Minor |
Main Ethiopian Rift Volcanic Province
| Volcano Name | Country | Volcanic Landform |
|---|---|---|
| Zikwala | Ethiopia | Composite |
| Boku | Ethiopia | Caldera |
| Ch'Ilalo | Ethiopia | Composite |
| Gademota Caldera | Ethiopia | Caldera |
| Hobitcha Caldera | Ethiopia | Caldera |
| Chericha | Ethiopia | Composite |
| Tosa Sucha | Ethiopia | Cluster |
| Duguna | Ethiopia | Composite |
Western Ethiopia Plateau Volcanic Province
| Volcano Name | Country | Volcanic Landform |
|---|---|---|
| Tepi | Ethiopia | Shield |
Kenyan Rift Volcanic Province
| Volcano Name | Country | Volcanic Landform |
|---|---|---|
| Chew Bahir | Ethiopia | Minor |
| Kulal | Kenya | Shield |
| Asie | Kenya | Shield |
| Huri Hills | Kenya | Shield |
| Bogoria | Kenya | Shield |
| Kilombe Caldera | Kenya | Caldera |
| Ol Doinyo Nyokie | Kenya | Minor |
| Gelai | Tanzania | Shield |
| Ketumbeine | Tanzania | Shield |
| Kerimasi | Tanzania | Composite |
| Loolmalasin | Tanzania | Composite |
| Sadiman | Tanzania | Composite |
| Ngorongoro | Tanzania | Caldera |
| Sultan Hamud-Simba | Kenya | Cluster |
| Burko | Tanzania | Composite |
| Kwaraha | Tanzania | Composite |
| Porr | Kenya | Minor |
| Embagai | Tanzania | Caldera |
| Olmoti | Tanzania | Caldera |
| Hanang | Tanzania | Composite |
| Lenderut | Kenya | Caldera |
| Shombole | Kenya | Minor |
| Kilimanjaro | Tanzania | Composite |
| Dilo-Dukana Volcanic Field | Ethiopia-Kenya | Cluster |
Albertine Rift Volcanic Province
| Volcano Name | Country | Volcanic Landform |
|---|---|---|
| Tshibinda | DR Congo | Cluster |
| Mikeno | DR Congo | Composite |
| Sabinyo | Uganda-Rwanda | Composite |
Rukwa Rift Volcanic Province
| Volcano Name | Country | Volcanic Landform |
|---|---|---|
| Usangu Scarp Basalt | Tanzania | Minor |
| SW Usangu Basin | Tanzania | Cluster |
| Izumbwe-Mpoli | Tanzania | Minor |
| Tukuyu | Tanzania | Shield |
| Katete | Tanzania | Composite |
