Volcanoes in the Eastern Africa Volcanic Regions
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Adwa
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Nyiragongo
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Nyamulagira
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Nyamulagira
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Nyamulagira
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The Barrier
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Hayli Gubbi
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Manda Hararo
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Nyiragongo
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Nyamulagira
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Ayelu
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Corbetti
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Ol Doinyo Lengai
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Nyiragongo
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Muhavura
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Alu-Dalafilla
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Alu-Dalafilla
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Ardoukoba
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Meru
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Aluto
Additional information about the Volcanic Regions in this group and a map display is still being prepared.
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 | 2024 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 |
| Dofan | 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 | 2024 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 | 2024 CE | Shield |
| Nyiragongo | DR Congo | 2024 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 16 August 2024.
Red Sea Rift Volcanic Province
| Volcano Name | Start Date | Stop Date | Certainty | VEI | Evidence |
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| 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 | 2024 Aug 16 (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 (in 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Ol Doinyo Lengai | 2017 Apr 9 | 2024 Aug 15 (continuing) | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ol Doinyo Lengai | 2016 Sep 21 (in or before) | 2016 Oct 13 (in or after) | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ol Doinyo Lengai | 2015 Jun 20 (in or before) | 2015 Aug 24 (in 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 (in or before) ± 15 days | 1966 Nov 28 ± 30 days | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ol Doinyo Lengai | 1958 Feb 6 (in 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 (in or after) | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| The Barrier | [1906] | [Unknown] | Uncertain | ||
| Ol Doinyo Lengai | 1904 | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| The Barrier | 1897 May (in 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 |
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| Nyamulagira | 2018 Apr 18 | 2024 Aug 16 (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 (?) | 2024 Aug 16 (continuing) | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Nyiragongo | 2002 Jan 17 | 2002 Feb 3 (in or after) | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Nyamulagira | 2001 Feb 6 | 2001 Apr 5 ± 4 days | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Nyamulagira | 2000 Jan 27 | 2000 Feb 10 (in or after) | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Nyamulagira | 1998 Oct 17 | 1998 Oct 25 (in or after) | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Nyamulagira | 1996 Dec 1 | 1996 Dec 5 (in or after) | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Nyamulagira | 1994 Jul 4 | 1994 Aug 25 (in 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 (in 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 |
