Volcanoes in the Northern Africa Volcanic Regions
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There are 27 Holocene volcanoes in the Northern Africa Volcanic Regions.
Cameroon Hotspot Volcano Group
| Volcano Name | Country | Last Eruption | Volcanic Landform |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Carlos | Equatorial Guinea | Unknown | Shield |
| San Joaquin | Equatorial Guinea | Unknown | Shield |
| Santa Isabel | Equatorial Guinea | 1923 CE | Shield |
| Cameroon | Cameroon | 2000 CE | Composite |
| Tombel Graben | Cameroon | Unknown | Cluster |
| Oku Volcanic Field | Cameroon | Unknown | Cluster |
Darfur-Bayuda Volcanic Province
| Volcano Name | Country | Last Eruption | Volcanic Landform |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayuda Volcanic Field | Sudan | 850 CE | Cluster |
| Jebel Marra | Sudan | 2000 BCE | Cluster |
| Kutum Volcanic Field | Sudan | Unknown | Cluster |
| Meidob Volcanic Field | Sudan | 2950 BCE | Cluster |
Tibesti Volcanic Province
| Volcano Name | Country | Last Eruption | Volcanic Landform |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tarso Toh | Chad | Unknown | Cluster |
| Tarso Tousside | Chad | Unknown | Composite |
| Tarso Voon | Chad | Unknown | Composite |
| Emi Koussi | Chad | Unknown | Shield |
Hoggar Volcanic Province
| Volcano Name | Country | Last Eruption | Volcanic Landform |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tahalra Volcanic Field | Algeria | Unknown | Cluster |
| Atakor Volcanic Field | Algeria | Unknown | Cluster |
| Manzaz Volcanic Field | Algeria | Unknown | Cluster |
Air Volcanic Province
| Volcano Name | Country | Last Eruption | Volcanic Landform |
|---|---|---|---|
| Todra Volcanic Field | Niger | Unknown | Cluster |
Cape Verde Hotspot Volcano Group
| Volcano Name | Country | Last Eruption | Volcanic Landform |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fogo | Cabo Verde | 2015 CE | Composite |
| Brava | Cabo Verde | Unknown | Composite |
Canary Volcanic Province
| Volcano Name | Country | Last Eruption | Volcanic Landform |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Palma | Spain | 2021 CE | Composite |
| Hierro | Spain | 2012 CE | Shield |
| Tenerife | Spain | 1909 CE | Composite |
| Gran Canaria | Spain | 40 CE | Cluster |
| Fuerteventura | Spain | Unknown | Cluster |
| Lanzarote | Spain | 1824 CE | Cluster |
Madeira Hotspot Volcano Group
| Volcano Name | Country | Last Eruption | Volcanic Landform |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madeira | Portugal | 4500 BCE | Shield |
Chronological listings of known Holocene eruptions (confirmed or uncertain) from volcanoes in the Northern Africa Volcanic Regions. Bolded eruptions indicate current continuing activity as of 2 May 2025.
Cameroon Hotspot Volcano Group
| Volcano Name | Start Date | Stop Date | Certainty | VEI | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameroon | 2000 May 28 | 2000 Sep 15 ± 5 days | Confirmed | 3 | Observations: Reported |
| Cameroon | 1999 Mar 28 | 1999 Apr 17 | Confirmed | 3 | Observations: Reported |
| Cameroon | 1989 May 29 | 1989 May 29 | Confirmed | 3 | Observations: Reported |
| Oku Volcanic Field | [1986 Aug 21] | [1986 Dec 30 (?)] | Uncertain | ||
| Cameroon | 1982 Oct 16 | 1982 Nov 12 | Confirmed | 3 | Observations: Reported |
| Cameroon | 1959 Jan 23 | 1959 Mar 19 | Confirmed | 3 | Observations: Reported |
| Cameroon | 1954 Jun 28 | 1954 Jul 26 | Confirmed | 3 | Observations: Reported |
| Cameroon | 1925 | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Observations: Reported |
| Santa Isabel | 1923 | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Observations: Reported |
| Cameroon | 1922 Feb 3 | 1922 Aug 24 | Confirmed | 3 | Observations: Reported |
| Cameroon | 1909 Apr 28 | 1909 Jun (?) | Confirmed | 3 | Observations: Reported |
| Santa Isabel | 1903 | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Observations: Reported |
| Santa Isabel | 1898 (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Observations: Reported |
| Cameroon | 1871 | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Observations: Reported |
| Cameroon | 1868 | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Observations: Reported |
| Cameroon | 1866 Jan (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Observations: Reported |
| Cameroon | 1865 | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Observations: Reported |
| Cameroon | 1852 | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Observations: Reported |
| Cameroon | 1838 Dec 31 ± 365 days | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Observations: Reported |
| Cameroon | 1825 ± 10 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Observations: Reported |
| Cameroon | 1807 ± 8 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Observations: Reported |
| Cameroon | 1650 ± 50 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Observations: Reported |
| Oku Volcanic Field | [1550 ± 100 years] | [Unknown] | Uncertain | ||
| Cameroon | 0450 BCE ± 50 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Observations: Reported |
Darfur-Bayuda Volcanic Province
| Volcano Name | Start Date | Stop Date | Certainty | VEI | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayuda Volcanic Field | 0850 ± 50 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated) |
| Jebel Marra | 2000 BCE (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) |
| Meidob Volcanic Field | 2950 BCE ± 500 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Radiogenic: Thermoluminescence |
| Meidob Volcanic Field | 3000 BCE (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Correlation: Tephrochronology |
| Meidob Volcanic Field | 3050 BCE (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Correlation: Tephrochronology |
| Meidob Volcanic Field | 4150 BCE ± 1450 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Correlation: Tephrochronology |
| Meidob Volcanic Field | 5250 BCE ± 500 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Radiogenic: Thermoluminescence |
| Meidob Volcanic Field | 6050 BCE ± 1600 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Radiogenic: Thermoluminescence |
Tibesti Volcanic Province
| The Global Volcanism Program is not aware of any confirmed Holocene eruptions in this region. |
North-Central Sahara Volcanic Province
| The Global Volcanism Program is not aware of any confirmed Holocene eruptions in this region. |
Hoggar Volcanic Province
| The Global Volcanism Program is not aware of any confirmed Holocene eruptions in this region. |
Air Volcanic Province
| The Global Volcanism Program is not aware of any confirmed Holocene eruptions in this region. |
Senegalo-Mauritania Basin Volcanic Province
| The Global Volcanism Program is not aware of any confirmed Holocene eruptions in this region. |
Cape Verde Hotspot Volcano Group
| Volcano Name | Start Date | Stop Date | Certainty | VEI | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fogo | 2014 Nov 23 | 2015 Feb 8 | Confirmed | 3 | Observations: Reported |
| Fogo | 1995 Apr 2 | 1995 May 26 | Confirmed | 3 | Observations: Reported |
| Fogo | 1951 Jun 12 | 1951 Aug 21 | Confirmed | 3 | Observations: Reported |
| Fogo | 1909 | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Observations: Reported |
| Fogo | 1857 Jun 27 | 1857 Dec 15 | Confirmed | 3 | Observations: Reported |
| Fogo | 1852 Feb 19 | 1852 Mar 30 (?) | Confirmed | 3 | Observations: Reported |
| Fogo | 1847 Apr 9 | 1847 May 2 (?) | Confirmed | 3 | Observations: Reported |
| Fogo | 1816 Dec 31 ± 365 days | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Observations: Reported |
| Fogo | 1799 Jun 2 | 1799 Jun 28 | Confirmed | 3 | Observations: Reported |
| Fogo | 1785 Jan 24 | 1785 Feb 25 | Confirmed | 3 | Observations: Reported |
| Fogo | 1769 Apr (on or after) | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Observations: Reported |
| Fogo | 1500 | 1761 (?) | Confirmed | 3 | Observations: Reported |
Canary Volcanic Province
| Volcano Name | Start Date | Stop Date | Certainty | VEI | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Palma | 2021 Sep 19 | 2021 Dec 13 | Confirmed | 3 | Observations: Reported |
| Hierro | 2011 Oct 10 | 2012 Mar 5 | Confirmed | 3 | Observations: Reported |
| La Palma | 1971 Oct 26 | 1971 Nov 18 | Confirmed | 3 | Observations: Reported |
| La Palma | 1949 Jun 24 | 1949 Jul 30 | Confirmed | 3 | Observations: Reported |
| Tenerife | 1909 Nov 18 | 1909 Nov 27 | Confirmed | 3 | Observations: Reported |
| Lanzarote | 1824 Jul 31 | 1824 Oct 24 | Confirmed | 3 | Observations: Reported |
| Tenerife | 1798 Jun 9 | 1798 Sep 14 (?) | Confirmed | 3 | Observations: Reported |
| Hierro | [1793 May] | [1793 Jun] | Uncertain | ||
| Lanzarote | 1730 Sep 1 | 1736 Apr 16 | Confirmed | 3 | Observations: Reported |
| La Palma | 1712 Oct 9 | 1712 Dec 3 | Confirmed | 3 | Observations: Reported |
| Tenerife | 1706 May 5 | 1706 Jun 13 | Confirmed | 3 | Observations: Reported |
| Tenerife | 1704 Dec 31 | 1705 Mar 27 | Confirmed | 3 | Observations: Reported |
| Hierro | [1692] | [Unknown] | Uncertain | ||
| La Palma | 1677 Nov 17 | 1678 Jan 21 | Confirmed | 3 | Observations: Reported |
| Hierro | [1677] | [Unknown] | Uncertain | ||
| La Palma | 1646 Oct 2 | 1646 Dec 21 | Confirmed | 3 | Observations: Reported |
| La Palma | 1585 May 19 | 1585 Aug 10 | Confirmed | 3 | Observations: Reported |
| Tenerife | 1492 Aug 24 (on or before) | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Observations: Reported |
| La Palma | 1481 ± 11 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Observations: Reported |
| Tenerife | [1444] | [Unknown] | Uncertain | ||
| Tenerife | [1396 ± 3 years] | [Unknown] | Uncertain | ||
| Tenerife | [1341] | [Unknown] | Uncertain | ||
| Tenerife | 1060 ± 100 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) |
| La Palma | 0900 ± 100 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated) |
| Tenerife | 0800 ± 150 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) |
| Tenerife | 0700 (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Correlation: Tephrochronology |
| Lanzarote | 0700 ± 50 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Correlation: Magnetism |
| Lanzarote | 0500 ± 50 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Correlation: Magnetism |
| Tenerife | 0240 ± 150 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) |
| Tenerife | 0190 (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Correlation: Tephrochronology |
| Tenerife | 0090 ± 75 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) |
| Tenerife | 0040 (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated) |
| Gran Canaria | 0040 ± 75 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) |
| Tenerife | 0030 ± 150 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) |
| Gran Canaria | 0010 ± 75 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) |
| Tenerife | 0080 BCE ± 40 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) |
| La Palma | 0360 BCE ± 50 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated) |
| Tenerife | 0520 BCE (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated) |
| Hierro | 0550 BCE ± 75 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated) |
| Tenerife | 0580 BCE ± 200 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) |
| Gran Canaria | 0580 BCE ± 200 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) |
| Gran Canaria | 0590 BCE ± 200 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) |
| Gran Canaria | 0620 BCE ± 200 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) |
| Tenerife | 0670 BCE ± 200 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) |
| Gran Canaria | 0920 BCE ± 200 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) |
| Hierro | 0950 BCE ± 150 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated) |
| Gran Canaria | 1010 BCE ± 100 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) |
| Tenerife | 1050 BCE (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Correlation: Tephrochronology |
| Tenerife | 1150 BCE (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Correlation: Tephrochronology |
| Gran Canaria | 1180 BCE ± 50 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) |
| Gran Canaria | 1250 BCE ± 200 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) |
| La Palma | 1320 BCE ± 100 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated) |
| Tenerife | 1400 BCE (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Correlation: Tephrochronology |
| Tenerife | 1650 BCE (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Correlation: Tephrochronology |
| Tenerife | 1700 BCE (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Correlation: Tephrochronology |
| Tenerife | 1980 BCE ± 200 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) |
| Tenerife | 2250 BCE (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Correlation: Tephrochronology |
| Tenerife | 2300 BCE (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Correlation: Tephrochronology |
| Tenerife | 2650 BCE (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Correlation: Tephrochronology |
| Tenerife | 2850 BCE (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Correlation: Tephrochronology |
| Tenerife | 3050 BCE (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Correlation: Tephrochronology |
| Tenerife | 3450 BCE (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Correlation: Tephrochronology |
| Tenerife | 3540 BCE ± 150 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) |
| Tenerife | 3750 BCE (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Correlation: Tephrochronology |
| Tenerife | 3960 BCE ± 300 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) |
| La Palma | 4050 BCE ± 3000 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Isotopic: K/Ar |
| Tenerife | 4200 BCE ± 100 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) |
| Gran Canaria | 4630 BCE ± 75 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) |
| Tenerife | 4650 BCE (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Correlation: Tephrochronology |
| Gran Canaria | 4670 BCE ± 75 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) |
| Hierro | 4790 BCE (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated) |
| La Palma | 4900 BCE ± 50 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated) |
| Tenerife | 5250 BCE (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Correlation: Tephrochronology |
| Tenerife | 5550 BCE ± 1500 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Correlation: Tephrochronology |
| Tenerife | 5750 BCE (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Correlation: Tephrochronology |
| La Palma | 6050 BCE ± 1500 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Isotopic: K/Ar |
| Tenerife | 6200 BCE ± 75 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) |
| Tenerife | 6550 BCE (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Correlation: Tephrochronology |
| Tenerife | 6850 BCE (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Correlation: Tephrochronology |
| Tenerife | 7260 BCE ± 200 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) |
| Tenerife | 7550 BCE (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Correlation: Tephrochronology |
Madeira Hotspot Volcano Group
| Volcano Name | Start Date | Stop Date | Certainty | VEI | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madeira | 4500 BCE ± 50 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) |
Northwest Africa Volcanic Province
| The Global Volcanism Program is not aware of any confirmed Holocene eruptions in this region. |
There are 26 Pleistocene volcanoes in the Northern Africa Volcanic Regions.
Cameroon Hotspot Volcano Group
| Volcano Name | Country | Volcanic Landform |
|---|---|---|
| Sao Tome | Sao Tome and Principe | Shield |
| Kumba Volcanic Field | Cameroon | Cluster |
| Manengouba | Cameroon | Composite |
| Ngaoundere Plateau | Cameroon | Cluster |
| Biu Plateau | Nigeria | Cluster |
| Jos Plateau | Nigeria | Cluster |
Tibesti Volcanic Province
| Volcano Name | Country | Volcanic Landform |
|---|---|---|
| Tarso Emi Chi | Chad | Cluster |
| Tarso Ahon | Chad | Cluster |
North-Central Sahara Volcanic Province
| Volcano Name | Country | Volcanic Landform |
|---|---|---|
| Haruj | Libya | Cluster |
| Waw an Namous | Libya | Caldera |
| Gharyan Volcanic Field | Libya | Composite |
| In Teria Volcanic Field | Algeria | Cluster |
Air Volcanic Province
| Volcano Name | Country | Volcanic Landform |
|---|---|---|
| Tin Taralle Volcanic Field | Niger | Cluster |
Senegalo-Mauritania Basin Volcanic Province
| Volcano Name | Country | Volcanic Landform |
|---|---|---|
| Cap-Vert | Senegal | Minor |
Cape Verde Hotspot Volcano Group
| Volcano Name | Country | Volcanic Landform |
|---|---|---|
| Sao Vicente | Cabo Verde | Composite |
| Santo Antao | Cabo Verde | Composite |
| Sao Nicolau | Cabo Verde | Composite |
Northwest Africa Volcanic Province
| Volcano Name | Country | Volcanic Landform |
|---|---|---|
| Oulmes Volcanic Field | Morocco | Cluster |
| Rekkame Volcanic Field | Morocco | Cluster |
| Nemours-Nedroma | Algeria | Cluster |
| Tafna Beni Saf | Algeria | Cluster |
| Azrou Volcanic Field | Morocco | Cluster |
| Oujda Volcanic Field | Morocco | Cluster |
| Mrit-Ment Volcanic Field | Morocco | Cluster |
| Berguent Volcanic Field | Morocco | Cluster |
| Chott Tigri Volcanic Field | Morocco | Cluster |
