Volcanoes in the Southwest Pacific Volcanic Regions
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Long Island
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Witori
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Karkar
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Ambitle
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Gaua
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Rabaul
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Ambae
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Gallego
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Long Island
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Lamington
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Lamington
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Tavui
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Kavachi
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Kavachi
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Karkar
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Boisa
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Kavachi
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Dakataua
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Kavachi
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Balbi
Additional information about the Volcanic Regions in this group and a map display is still being prepared.
There are 66 Holocene volcanoes in the Southwest Pacific Volcanic Regions.
Bismarck Sea Volcanic Province
| Volcano Name | Country | Last Eruption | Volcanic Landform |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Andrew Strait | Papua New Guinea | 1957 CE | Composite |
| Central Bismarck Sea | Papua New Guinea | 1972 CE | Cluster |
Bismarck Volcanic Arc
| Volcano Name | Country | Last Eruption | Volcanic Landform |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blup Blup | Papua New Guinea | Unknown | Composite |
| Kadovar | Papua New Guinea | 2023 CE | Composite |
| Bam | Papua New Guinea | 1960 CE | Composite |
| Boisa | Papua New Guinea | Unknown | Composite |
| Manam | Papua New Guinea | 2024 CE | Composite |
| Karkar | Papua New Guinea | 1979 CE | Composite |
| Hankow Reef | Papua New Guinea | Unknown | Composite |
| Long Island | Papua New Guinea | 1993 CE | Composite |
| Umboi | Papua New Guinea | Unknown | Composite |
| Ritter Island | Papua New Guinea | 2007 CE | Composite |
| Sakar | Papua New Guinea | Unknown | Composite |
| Langila | Papua New Guinea | 2024 CE | Composite |
| Dakataua | Papua New Guinea | 1895 CE | Caldera |
| Bola | Papua New Guinea | Unknown | Composite |
| Garua Harbour | Papua New Guinea | Unknown | Cluster |
| Krummel-Garbuna-Welcker | Papua New Guinea | 2008 CE | Composite |
| Lolo | Papua New Guinea | Unknown | Composite |
| Witori | Papua New Guinea | 2012 CE | Caldera |
| Sulu Range | Papua New Guinea | Unknown | Composite |
| Hargy | Papua New Guinea | 950 CE | Composite |
| Bamus | Papua New Guinea | 1886 CE | Composite |
| Ulawun | Papua New Guinea | 2023 CE | Composite |
| Lolobau | Papua New Guinea | 1912 CE | Caldera |
| Rabaul | Papua New Guinea | 2014 CE | Caldera |
| Tavui | Papua New Guinea | 4946 BCE | Caldera |
Trobriand Volcanic Arc
| Volcano Name | Country | Last Eruption | Volcanic Landform |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamington | Papua New Guinea | 1956 CE | Composite |
| Hydrographers Range | Papua New Guinea | Unknown | Composite |
| Managlase Plateau | Papua New Guinea | Unknown | Cluster |
| Victory | Papua New Guinea | 1935 CE | Composite |
| Sessagara Hills | Papua New Guinea | 1944 CE | Cluster |
| Goodenough | Papua New Guinea | Unknown | Cluster |
| Iamalele | Papua New Guinea | Unknown | Cluster |
| Dawson Strait Group | Papua New Guinea | 1350 CE | Cluster |
New Ireland Volcanic Arc
| Volcano Name | Country | Last Eruption | Volcanic Landform |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lihir | Papua New Guinea | Unknown | Composite |
| Ambitle | Papua New Guinea | 350 BCE | Composite |
Solomon Volcanic Arc
| Volcano Name | Country | Last Eruption | Volcanic Landform |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balbi | Papua New Guinea | Unknown | Composite |
| Billy Mitchell | Papua New Guinea | 1580 CE | Caldera |
| Bagana | Papua New Guinea | 2024 CE | Composite |
| Takuan Group | Papua New Guinea | Unknown | Composite |
| Loloru | Papua New Guinea | 1050 BCE | Composite |
| Simbo | Solomon Islands | 1910 CE | Composite |
| Kana Keoki | Solomon Islands | Unknown | Composite |
| Coleman Seamount | Solomon Islands | Unknown | Composite |
| Kavachi | Solomon Islands | 2014 CE | Composite |
| Unnamed | Solomon Islands | Unknown | Composite |
| Gallego | Solomon Islands | Unknown | Cluster |
| Savo | Solomon Islands | 1847 CE | Composite |
Vanuatu Volcanic Arc
| Volcano Name | Country | Last Eruption | Volcanic Landform |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ambae | Vanuatu | 2024 CE | Shield |
| Ambrym | Vanuatu | 2024 CE | Shield |
| Lopevi | Vanuatu | 2007 CE | Composite |
| East Epi | Vanuatu | 2023 CE | Cluster |
| Kuwae | Vanuatu | 1974 CE | Caldera |
| Nguna-Emau | Vanuatu | Unknown | Composite |
| Motlav | Vanuatu | Unknown | Composite |
| Suretamatai | Vanuatu | 1966 CE | Composite |
| Gaua | Vanuatu | 2022 CE | Composite |
| Tinakula | Solomon Islands | 2024 CE | Composite |
| Traitor's Head | Vanuatu | 1881 CE | Composite |
| Yasur | Vanuatu | 2024 CE | Composite |
| Gemini-Oscostar | Vanuatu | 1996 CE | Cluster |
| Matthew Island | France - claimed by Vanuatu | 1956 CE | Composite |
| Hunter Island | France - claimed by Vanuatu | 1903 CE | Composite |
Fiji Volcanic Arc
| Volcano Name | Country | Last Eruption | Volcanic Landform |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taveuni | Fiji | 1550 CE | Shield |
| Nabukelevu | Fiji | 1660 CE | Minor (Silicic) |
Chronological listings of known Holocene eruptions (confirmed or uncertain) from volcanoes in the Southwest Pacific Volcanic Regions. Bolded eruptions indicate current continuing activity as of 17 October 2024.
Bismarck Sea Volcanic Province
| Volcano Name | Start Date | Stop Date | Certainty | VEI | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Bismarck Sea | 1972 Jan 8 | 1972 Jan 12 | Confirmed | Observations: Hydrophonic | |
| St. Andrew Strait | 1953 Jun 27 | 1957 Jan 28 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| St. Andrew Strait | [1931] | [Unknown] | Uncertain | ||
| St. Andrew Strait | 1883 Mar 28 | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| St. Andrew Strait | 0350 (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated) | |
| St. Andrew Strait | 0240 BCE ± 100 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated) |
Bismarck Volcanic Arc
| Volcano Name | Start Date | Stop Date | Certainty | VEI | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ulawun | 2023 Jul 18 | 2023 Dec 31 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ulawun | 2023 Mar 28 | 2023 Mar 28 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ulawun | 2022 Jun 2 | 2022 Jun 2 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ulawun | 2021 Jul 9 | 2021 Nov 29 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ulawun | 2019 Jun 26 | 2019 Oct 5 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ulawun | 2018 Sep 21 | 2018 Oct 12 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ulawun | 2018 Jun 8 | 2018 Jun 8 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Manam | 2018 May 10 ± 10 days | 2024 Oct 17 (continuing) | Confirmed | Observations: Satellite (infrared) | |
| Kadovar | 2018 Jan 5 | 2023 May 14 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ulawun | 2017 Jun 11 | 2017 Nov 3 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ulawun | 2016 Oct 11 | 2016 Nov 18 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Langila | 2015 Oct 22 (?) | 2024 Oct 17 (continuing) | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Rabaul | 2014 Jul 7 | 2014 Sep 18 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Manam | 2014 Jun 29 | 2018 Jan 10 ± 3 days | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Karkar | [2014 Mar 26] | [2014 Mar 27] | Uncertain | ||
| Langila | [2013 Oct 23] | [2013 Dec 1] | Uncertain | ||
| Ulawun | 2013 Jul 8 | 2013 Dec 21 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Karkar | [2013 Jan 29] | [2013 Mar 15] | Uncertain | ||
| Rabaul | 2013 Jan 19 | 2014 Mar 11 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Langila | 2012 Dec 1 | 2012 Dec 5 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ulawun | 2012 Nov 6 | 2012 Dec 11 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Langila | [2012 Jul 21] | [2012 Jul 21] | Uncertain | ||
| Ulawun | 2012 May 7 | 2012 May 31 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Witori | 2012 May 3 | 2012 Jul 11 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Karkar | [2012 Feb 1] | [2012 Feb 1] | Uncertain | ||
| Langila | [2011 Jul 28] | [2011 Jul 28] | Uncertain | ||
| Rabaul | 2011 Mar 29 | 2011 Aug 12 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Manam | 2010 Aug 10 (?) | 2013 Dec 15 (in or after) | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Rabaul | 2010 Jul 23 | 2010 Jul 25 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ulawun | 2010 May 26 ± 4 days | 2011 May 27 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Karkar | [2010 Feb 25] | [2010 Feb 26] | Uncertain | ||
| Langila | 2009 Sep 16 (in or before) ± 15 days | 2010 Feb 16 (?) ± 15 days | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Karkar | [2009 May 1 ± 30 days] | [Unknown] | Uncertain | ||
| Krummel-Garbuna-Welcker | 2008 Jul 13 | 2008 Oct 4 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Krummel-Garbuna-Welcker | 2008 Mar 11 | 2008 Mar 13 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ulawun | [2007 Dec 25] | [Unknown] | Uncertain | ||
| Witori | 2007 Aug 28 | 2007 Aug 28 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ritter Island | 2007 May 19 | 2007 May 21 (?) | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ulawun | 2007 May 1 | 2007 May 1 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ritter Island | 2006 Oct 17 | 2006 Oct 17 (?) | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Rabaul | 2006 Aug 11 | 2010 Jan 31 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Langila | 2006 Aug 9 | 2008 Jul 6 (?) | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ulawun | 2006 Mar 1 | 2007 Jan 18 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Krummel-Garbuna-Welcker | 2005 Oct 16 | 2005 Nov 17 (in or after) | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Langila | 2005 Apr 19 (?) | 2006 Mar 31 (?) | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ulawun | 2005 Mar 27 (?) | 2005 Aug 9 (?) | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Rabaul | 2005 Jan 25 | 2006 Feb 17 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Langila | 2004 Nov 24 (?) | 2004 Dec 25 (?) | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Manam | 2004 Oct 24 | 2009 Dec 12 (?) | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ulawun | 2004 Apr 12 | 2004 Apr 14 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Witori | [2004 Feb 24] | [2004 Feb 24] | Uncertain | ||
| Langila | 2004 Jan 20 (?) | 2004 Jan 27 (?) | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Manam | 2003 Oct 26 ± 5 days | 2004 Mar 28 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Manam | 2003 May 17 | 2003 May 23 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ulawun | 2003 Apr 14 (?) | 2003 Oct 10 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Manam | 2002 Oct 31 | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Rabaul | 2002 Oct 6 (?) | 2004 Feb 17 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ulawun | 2002 Aug 22 (?) | 2002 Nov 3 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Witori | 2002 Aug 3 | 2003 Mar 26 ± 25 days | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ritter Island | [2002 Aug 2] | [2002 Aug 2] | Uncertain | ||
| Langila | 2002 May 25 (?) | 2003 Apr 9 (?) | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Manam | 2002 Jan 13 | 2002 May 21 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ulawun | 2001 Aug 28 | 2001 Aug 28 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Manam | 2001 Jun 14 | 2001 Jun 25 (?) | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ulawun | 2001 Jan 16 (?) | 2001 May 3 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ulawun | 2000 Sep 28 | 2000 Nov 1 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Manam | 2000 Jun 3 | 2000 Jun 4 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ulawun | 1999 Oct 20 | 1999 Oct 20 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Rabaul | 1995 Nov 28 | 2001 Sep 5 ± 4 days | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Rabaul | 1994 Sep 19 | 1995 Apr 16 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ulawun | 1994 Apr 19 (?) | 1994 Jun 16 ± 15 days | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Long Island | 1993 Nov 3 (?) | 1993 Nov 25 ± 5 days | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ulawun | 1993 Jan 12 | 1993 Jan 31 (?) | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ulawun | 1989 Jan 1 | 1989 Dec 16 (?) ± 15 days | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ulawun | 1985 Nov 17 | 1985 Nov 22 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ulawun | 1984 Dec 30 | 1985 Jan 27 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ulawun | 1984 Aug 23 | 1984 Sep 11 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ulawun | 1983 Nov 6 | 1984 Mar 13 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ulawun | 1980 Oct 6 | 1980 Oct 7 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Karkar | [1980 Jan 7] | [1980 Jan 17] | Uncertain | ||
| Karkar | 1979 Jan 12 (?) | 1979 Aug 9 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ulawun | 1978 May 7 | 1978 May 14 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Long Island | 1976 Jan 2 ± 120 days | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Karkar | 1974 Dec 30 (?) | 1975 Jun 26 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ritter Island | 1974 Oct 17 | 1974 Oct 17 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Manam | 1974 Mar 4 (?) | 1999 Nov 9 (?) | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Karkar | 1974 Feb 14 | 1974 Aug 8 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ulawun | 1973 Oct 4 | 1973 Oct 19 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Long Island | 1973 Apr 16 ± 15 days | 1974 Feb 28 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Langila | 1973 Feb 24 ± 4 days | 2000 Oct 16 (in or after) ± 15 days | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ritter Island | 1972 Oct 9 | 1972 Oct 9 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Langila | 1971 Jan 26 ± 5 days | 1972 Jul 5 ± 4 days | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Langila | 1970 May 20 | 1970 Sep 22 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ulawun | 1970 Jan 15 | 1970 Feb 11 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Langila | 1969 Sep 29 | 1969 Sep 29 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Long Island | 1968 Mar 16 | 1968 Jun 12 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ulawun | 1967 Jan 22 | 1967 Dec 28 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Langila | 1967 Jan 19 | 1968 Jun 16 ± 15 days | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Manam | 1965 Jul 2 ± 182 days | 1966 Jan 25 (in or after) | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Langila | 1964 Dec 4 ± 4 days | 1966 Sep 23 ± 3 days | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Manam | 1963 Nov 26 | 1964 Apr 16 ± 15 days | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ulawun | 1963 Mar 17 | 1963 May 2 (?) | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Manam | 1963 Feb 15 ± 14 days | 1963 May 8 (in or after) | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Karkar | [1962 Jul 2 (?) ± 182 days] | [Unknown] | Uncertain | ||
| Manam | 1962 Apr 16 ± 15 days | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Langila | 1962 Mar 16 ± 15 days | 1963 Aug 11 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Manam | 1961 Jul 16 ± 15 days | 1961 Sep 16 ± 15 days | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Long Island | [1961 Jul 2 ± 182 days] | [Unknown] | Uncertain | ||
| Langila | 1960 Dec 19 | 1961 Sep 25 ± 5 days | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ulawun | 1960 Jul 29 ± 3 days | 1962 Nov 16 ± 15 days | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Bam | 1960 Apr 28 | 1960 Jul 6 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Manam | 1959 Dec 16 ± 15 days | 1960 Dec 16 (in or after) ± 15 days | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Manam | 1959 Jun 16 ± 15 days | 1959 Jul 16 ± 15 days | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Bam | 1959 Apr 2 | 1959 Oct 31 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Bam | 1958 Sep 5 | 1958 Sep 10 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Langila | 1958 Apr 21 | 1958 Jun 4 ± 4 days | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Bam | 1958 Mar 11 ± 10 days | 1958 Apr 19 (?) | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ulawun | 1958 Feb 1 ± 60 days | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Bam | 1957 Oct 26 | 1957 Oct 26 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Manam | 1956 Dec 8 | 1958 Aug 16 ± 15 days | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Langila | 1956 Mar 25 | 1956 Mar 31 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Long Island | 1955 Jun 5 | 1955 Jun 13 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Langila | 1955 Jun 1 | 1955 Jun 16 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Langila | 1955 Feb 15 | 1955 Feb 17 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Bam | 1954 Aug 3 | 1957 Jan 2 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Langila | 1954 May 18 | 1954 Nov 13 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Manam | 1954 May 16 ± 15 days | 1954 Jun 16 ± 15 days | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Long Island | 1953 May 8 | 1954 Jan 7 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Manam | 1953 Apr 16 ± 15 days | 1953 Aug 16 ± 15 days | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ulawun | [1951 Jul 2 ± 182 days] | [Unknown] | Uncertain | ||
| Bam | 1947 Mar 13 ± 75 days | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Manam | 1946 Dec 1 ± 30 days | 1947 Sep | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Bam | 1944 | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Rabaul | 1943 Nov 24 | 1943 Dec 23 (in or after) | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Long Island | 1943 | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Langila | [1942 ± 5 years] | [Unknown] | Uncertain | ||
| Rabaul | 1941 Jun 6 | 1942 Mar 31 ± 30 days | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ulawun | 1941 Jan 26 | 1941 Jan 26 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Rabaul | 1940 Feb 4 ± 4 days | 1940 May 18 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Long Island | 1938 | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Rabaul | 1937 May 29 | 1937 Jun 2 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ulawun | [1937 May] | [Unknown] | Uncertain | ||
| Manam | 1936 Sep | 1939 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Bam | [1936 Jul] | [1939 Apr] | Uncertain | ||
| Witori | 1933 Jul (?) | 1933 Aug (?) | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Long Island | 1933 | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Manam | 1932 | 1934 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ulawun | 1927 Jul | 1927 Sep 17 (in or after) | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Manam | 1926 Mar | 1928 Mar 1 ± 30 days | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Manam | 1925 | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Manam | [1924] | [Unknown] | Uncertain | ||
| Bam | 1924 | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Manam | [1923] | [Unknown] | Uncertain | ||
| Manam | 1922 | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Manam | 1920 Dec 5 (?) | 1921 Mar | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Witori | 1920 ± 2 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Manam | 1919 Aug 11 | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ulawun | 1919 May 28 (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Bam | 1918 Sep 18 | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ulawun | 1918 Jul 21 (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Manam | 1917 | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ulawun | 1915 Apr | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Bam | 1913 | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Lolobau | 1911 | 1912 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Witori | 1911 | 1918 May (?) | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Bam | 1909 Apr 19 | 1909 Sep 13 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Manam | 1909 | 1914 (?) | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Bam | 1908 Jul 12 | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Lolobau | [1908] | [Unknown] | Uncertain | ||
| Bam | 1907 Nov | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Manam | [1907] | [Unknown] | Uncertain | ||
| Langila | 1907 | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Manam | 1904 Oct 26 | 1904 Oct 27 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Lolobau | 1904 Aug 9 | 1905 Oct 18 (in or after) | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Manam | 1904 Apr 30 ± 30 days | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Manam | [1901] | [1902] | Uncertain | ||
| Langila | 1900 | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Manam | 1899 ± 1 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ulawun | 1898 | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Bam | [1897] | [1898] | Uncertain | ||
| Karkar | 1895 Jun 17 | 1895 Aug | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Dakataua | 1895 ± 5 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Correlation: Anthropology | |
| Langila | 1890 | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ritter Island | 1888 Mar 13 | 1888 Mar 13 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Bam | [1888] | [Unknown] | Uncertain | ||
| Manam | 1887 Jun | 1895 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ritter Island | 1887 Feb 2 | 1887 Feb 5 | Confirmed | Unknown | |
| Bamus | 1886 ± 8 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Bam | [1885 May 20] | [Unknown] | Uncertain | ||
| Manam | 1885 May | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ritter Island | [1885 Jan 13 (?)] | [Unknown] | Uncertain | ||
| Karkar | 1885 | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Manam | [1884] | [Unknown] | Uncertain | ||
| Langila | 1884 | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Bam | [1883 Mar] | [Unknown] | Uncertain | ||
| Ritter Island | [1878 Dec 31 ± 30 days] | [Unknown] | Uncertain | ||
| Rabaul | 1878 Jan 30 (?) | 1878 Feb 26 ± 2 days | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Langila | 1878 | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ulawun | 1878 | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Bam | 1877 Nov 13 | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Manam | 1877 Oct 29 | 1877 Nov 13 (in or after) | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Bam | 1874 May 20 | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Bam | 1872 ± 4 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Rabaul | 1850 (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ritter Island | [1848 Apr 13] | [1848 Jul 10 (?)] | Uncertain | ||
| Manam | 1830 | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Karkar | [1830] | [Unknown] | Uncertain | ||
| Witori | 1800 (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | Correlation: Tephrochronology | |
| Ritter Island | 1793 Jun 29 | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Rabaul | 1791 May 22 | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Rabaul | 1767 Sep 10 | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Witori | 1730 ± 25 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Correlation: Tephrochronology | |
| Ritter Island | 1700 Apr 3 (in or before) | 1700 Apr 6 (in or after) | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Manam | 1700 Apr 2 | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Kadovar | [1700 Apr] | [Unknown] | Uncertain | ||
| Ulawun | 1700 Mar 11 | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Long Island | 1660 ± 20 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated) | |
| Bamus | 1650 ± 50 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated) | |
| Manam | 1643 Apr 21 | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Karkar | 1643 Apr 20 | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Manam | 1616 Jul 6 | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Witori | 1550 (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | Correlation: Tephrochronology | |
| Rabaul | 1450 ± 150 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Correlation: Tephrochronology | |
| Witori | 1450 (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | Correlation: Tephrochronology | |
| Lolobau | 1100 ± 30 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated) | |
| Karkar | 1070 ± 200 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated) | |
| Witori | 1050 ± 100 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Correlation: Tephrochronology | |
| Witori | 0950 (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | Correlation: Tephrochronology | |
| Hargy | 0950 (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated) | |
| Dakataua | 0800 ± 60 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated) | |
| Karkar | 0730 (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated) | |
| Witori | 0710 ± 75 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated) | |
| Witori | 0690 ± 90 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) | |
| Rabaul | 0683 ± 2 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) | |
| Dakataua | 0653 ± 18 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated) | |
| Karkar | 0520 ± 100 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated) | |
| Witori | 0310 ± 100 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) | |
| Krummel-Garbuna-Welcker | 0150 (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated) | |
| Bamus | 0270 BCE ± 50 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated) | |
| Bamus | 0350 BCE ± 75 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated) | |
| Witori | 0640 BCE ± 300 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated) | |
| Karkar | 0870 BCE ± 75 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated) | |
| Witori | 1370 BCE ± 160 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) | |
| Long Island | 2040 BCE ± 110 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated) | |
| Witori | 4000 BCE ± 210 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) | |
| Tavui | 4946 BCE ± 40 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) | |
| Hargy | 5050 BCE (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated) | |
| Karkar | 7140 BCE ± 150 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated) | |
| Witori | 7510 BCE ± 150 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated) |
New Guinea Highlands Volcanic Province
| The Global Volcanism Program is not aware of any confirmed Holocene eruptions in this region. |
Trobriand Volcanic Arc
| Volcano Name | Start Date | Stop Date | Certainty | VEI | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamington | 1951 Jan 17 | 1956 Jul 2 ± 182 days | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Sessagara Hills | 1943 Sep 18 | 1944 Aug 31 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Victory | 1890 (?) | 1935 ± 5 years | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Victory | [1810 ± 10 years] | [Unknown] | Uncertain | ||
| Dawson Strait Group | 1350 (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | Chem/Bio: Hydration Rind | |
| Lamington | 4850 BCE ± 300 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated) | |
| Lamington | 5980 BCE ± 300 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated) |
New Ireland Volcanic Arc
| Volcano Name | Start Date | Stop Date | Certainty | VEI | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambitle | 0350 BCE ± 100 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated) |
Solomon Volcanic Arc
| Volcano Name | Start Date | Stop Date | Certainty | VEI | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kavachi | [2020 Mar 16] | [2024 Apr 24 (continuing)] | Uncertain | ||
| Kavachi | 2014 Jan 29 | 2014 Jan 29 (?) | Confirmed | Observations: Satellite (visual) | |
| Kavachi | 2007 Apr 2 (?) | 2007 Apr 6 (in or after) | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Kavachi | 2004 Mar 15 | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Bagana | 2000 Feb 28 (in or before) | 2024 Oct 17 (continuing) | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Kavachi | 1999 Nov 16 (?) ± 15 days | 2003 Aug 16 ± 15 days | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Kavachi | 1999 Feb 16 ± 15 days | 1999 May 16 ± 15 days | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Kavachi | [1998 Jul 2 ± 182 days] | [Unknown] | Uncertain | ||
| Kavachi | 1997 Jan 16 | 1997 Jan 17 (in or after) | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Kavachi | 1991 May 4 (in or before) | 1991 Sep 16 ± 15 days | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Kavachi | 1986 Jul 5 | 1986 Jul 23 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Kavachi | 1985 Dec 9 | 1986 Feb 28 ± 3 days | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Kavachi | 1982 Apr 7 | 1982 Jun 2 ± 1 days | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Kavachi | [1981 Sep 15 ± 5 days] | [Unknown] | Uncertain | ||
| Kavachi | 1980 Oct 7 | 1981 Feb 25 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Kavachi | 1978 Jun 21 | 1978 Jul 22 ± 6 days | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Kavachi | 1977 Jul 17 (?) | 1977 Jul 22 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Kavachi | 1977 Feb 22 | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Kavachi | 1976 Aug 24 | 1976 Oct 13 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Kavachi | 1975 Aug 16 ± 15 days | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Kavachi | 1974 Nov 12 | 1974 Dec 12 (?) | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Kavachi | 1972 Oct 24 | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Bagana | 1972 Jul 2 ± 182 days | 1995 Jul 2 (in or after) ± 182 days | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Bagana | 1970 May 21 ± 15 days | 1971 Aug 16 (in or after) ± 15 days | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Kavachi | 1969 Oct 28 | 1970 Feb 6 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Bagana | 1968 Aug 16 ± 15 days | 1968 Aug 16 ± 15 days | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Bagana | 1966 Mar 20 | 1967 Nov 30 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Kavachi | 1966 Mar 19 | 1966 Mar 22 (in or after) | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Kavachi | 1965 Dec 11 | 1965 Dec 13 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Bagana | 1964 Apr 24 | 1965 Jul 2 ± 182 days | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Kavachi | 1963 Dec 14 | 1964 Jan 31 (?) | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Bagana | 1962 Feb 15 | 1963 Jul 2 ± 182 days | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Kavachi | 1962 Jan 16 ± 15 days | 1962 Feb 16 ± 15 days | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Bagana | 1961 Jul 26 | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Kavachi | 1961 Mar 28 (in or before) | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Bagana | 1959 Jul 2 (?) ± 182 days | 1960 May 16 ± 15 days | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Kavachi | 1958 Nov 21 | 1958 Dec 2 (?) | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Kavachi | 1957 Feb 8 | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Bagana | 1956 Jul 2 ± 182 days | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Bagana | 1953 Jun 16 ± 15 days | 1953 Sep 16 ± 15 days | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Kavachi | 1952 Apr 16 | 1953 Jan 31 (?) | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Bagana | 1952 Feb 29 | 1952 Oct 16 ± 15 days | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Kavachi | 1951 Dec 1 ± 30 days | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Kavachi | 1950 Dec 1 ± 30 days | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Bagana | 1948 Dec 1 ± 30 days | 1951 Dec 1 ± 30 days | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Bagana | 1945 | 1947 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Bagana | 1943 Apr 7 (in or before) | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Kavachi | 1942 (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Kavachi | 1939 Apr 30 (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Bagana | 1939 Jan 30 (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Bagana | 1938 May 15 | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Bagana | 1937 Sep 7 | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Simbo | 1910 ± 10 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Correlation: Anthropology | |
| Bagana | [1909 Jul] | [Unknown] | Uncertain | ||
| Bagana | 1908 Jul 15 | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Bagana | 1899 | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Bagana | 1897 May 16 (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Bagana | 1894 | 1895 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Bagana | 1883 Dec 31 ± 30 days | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Savo | [1865 ± 20 years] | [Unknown] | Uncertain | ||
| Bagana | 1865 ± 3 years | 1883 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Bagana | 1842 Mar 15 | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Savo | 1835 ± 5 years | 1847 (?) | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Balbi | [1825 ± 25 years] | [Unknown] | Uncertain | ||
| Savo | 1650 ± 20 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) | |
| Billy Mitchell | 1580 ± 19 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated) | |
| Savo | 1568 (in or before) | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Billy Mitchell | 1032 ± 23 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated) | |
| Loloru | 1050 BCE (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated) | |
| Loloru | 1260 BCE ± 300 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated) | |
| Loloru | 2150 BCE (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated) | |
| Loloru | 3150 BCE (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated) | |
| Loloru | 4150 BCE (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated) | |
| Loloru | 6950 BCE (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated) |
Vanuatu Volcanic Arc
| Volcano Name | Start Date | Stop Date | Certainty | VEI | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambae | 2024 Jun 29 | 2024 Jun 30 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ambrym | 2024 Jan 13 | 2024 Jan 16 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ambae | 2023 Dec 11 | 2023 Dec 21 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ambae | 2023 Feb 20 | 2023 May 28 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| East Epi | 2023 Jan 31 | 2023 Feb 23 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Gaua | 2022 May 3 | 2022 May 3 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ambrym | 2022 Jan 25 | 2022 Feb 2 ± 1 days | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ambae | 2021 Dec 5 | 2022 Aug 15 ± 10 days | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Gaua | 2021 Nov 16 | 2021 Nov 16 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Tinakula | 2018 Dec 8 (in or before) | 2024 Sep 7 (continuing) | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Tinakula | 2017 Oct 21 | 2017 Oct 26 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ambae | 2017 Sep 6 | 2018 Oct 30 (?) | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ambae | [2016 Aug 18] | [2016 Aug 19] | Uncertain | ||
| Lopevi | [2014 Dec 1] | [2014 Dec 15] | Uncertain | ||
| Gaua | 2011 Sep 17 | 2011 Oct 10 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ambae | 2011 Jun 4 | 2011 Jul 10 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Gaua | 2009 Sep 27 | 2010 Jun 19 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Tinakula | 2008 Sep 19 (?) | 2008 Nov 29 (?) | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ambrym | 2008 May 23 | 2018 Dec 17 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Lopevi | [2008 Feb 24] | [2008 Feb 24 (?)] | Uncertain | ||
| Lopevi | 2007 Apr 21 | 2007 May 14 (?) | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ambrym | 2006 Nov 8 | 2007 Dec 27 (in or after) | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Tinakula | 2006 Feb 11 | 2007 Nov 9 (?) | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ambae | 2005 Nov 27 | 2006 Feb 16 ± 15 days | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Lopevi | 2005 Oct 27 (?) | 2006 Aug 1 (?) | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Lopevi | 2005 Jan 30 | 2005 Mar 31 (?) | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Lopevi | 2004 Sep 16 ± 15 days | 2004 Sep 16 ± 15 days | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| East Epi | 2004 Feb 16 | 2004 Feb 24 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Lopevi | 2003 Jun 8 | 2003 Jun 16 (?) | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Tinakula | [2002 Nov 16 ± 15 days] | [Unknown] | Uncertain | ||
| Tinakula | [2002 Apr 16 ± 15 days] | [Unknown] | Uncertain | ||
| East Epi | 2002 Mar 16 ± 15 days | 2002 Mar 16 ± 15 days | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Lopevi | 2001 Jun 8 | 2001 Jun 19 (in or after) | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Tinakula | 2000 Feb 29 (?) | 2001 May 8 (?) | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Tinakula | 1999 May 16 ± 15 days | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| East Epi | 1999 Feb 1 (?) ± 30 days | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Lopevi | 1998 Jul 16 ± 15 days | 2000 Apr 25 (?) | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ambrym | 1996 Jun 16 (in or before) ± 15 days | 2005 Aug 16 (in or after) ± 15 days | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Gemini-Oscostar | 1996 Feb 18 | 1996 Feb 22 (in or after) | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Tinakula | 1995 Jul 2 ± 182 days | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ambae | 1995 Mar 2 | 1995 Mar 3 (?) | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ambrym | 1994 Dec 16 (in or before) ± 15 days | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ambrym | 1990 Sep 16 (in or before) ± 15 days | 1991 Jul 16 (in or after) ± 15 days | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Tinakula | 1989 Aug 16 (in or before) ± 15 days | 1990 Feb 16 (in or after) ± 15 days | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ambrym | 1989 Apr 24 | 1989 Dec 23 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| East Epi | [1988 Aug 16 ± 15 days] | [Unknown] | Uncertain | ||
| Ambrym | 1988 Feb 12 (?) | 1988 Aug 23 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ambrym | 1986 Nov 13 | 1986 Nov 19 (?) | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ambrym | 1984 Jul 2 ± 182 days | 1986 Mar 8 (in or after) | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Tinakula | 1984 Jun 3 (in or before) | 1985 Jun 13 (in or after) | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ambrym | 1983 Jul 2 ± 182 days | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Lopevi | 1982 Oct 24 | 1982 Oct 25 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Gaua | 1982 Apr 18 | 1982 Apr 18 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Gaua | 1981 Jul 9 | 1981 Jul 9 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ambrym | 1981 Feb 20 | 1981 Sep 30 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Kuwae | [1980 Aug 20] | [Unknown] | Uncertain | ||
| Gaua | 1980 Jul 2 ± 182 days | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ambrym | 1980 May 16 | 1980 Aug 18 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Lopevi | 1980 Apr 15 | 1980 Aug 20 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Kuwae | [1979 Sep 16 ± 15 days] | [Unknown] | Uncertain | ||
| East Epi | 1979 Jul 2 ± 5 years ± 182 days | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Lopevi | 1979 Jul 2 | 1979 Sep 12 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ambrym | 1979 Jun 6 | 1979 Sep 16 (?) ± 15 days | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ambrym | 1979 Jan 26 ± 5 days | 1979 Feb 18 (?) | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Lopevi | 1978 Nov 22 | 1979 Mar 16 ± 15 days | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ambrym | 1977 Aug 16 ± 15 days | 1977 Sep 30 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Gaua | 1977 Apr 13 | 1977 Apr 13 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Kuwae | [1977 Feb 1] | [Unknown] | Uncertain | ||
| Ambrym | 1977 Jan 20 ± 5 days | 1977 Jan 28 (?) | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Matthew Island | [1976 Nov 27] | [Unknown] | Uncertain | ||
| Lopevi | 1976 May 1 | 1976 Sep 5 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Gaua | 1976 Jan 15 ± 5 days | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Lopevi | 1975 Mar 6 ± 3 days | 1975 Jun 23 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| East Epi | [1974 Nov 16 ± 15 days] | [1974 Nov 16 ± 15 days] | Uncertain | ||
| Kuwae | 1974 Feb 4 ± 4 days | 1974 Sep 16 (?) ± 15 days | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Lopevi | 1974 Jan 16 ± 15 days | 1974 Oct 7 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Gaua | 1973 Oct 9 | 1974 Jan 21 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Kuwae | [1973 May 5 ± 4 days] | [1973 Oct 16 ± 15 days] | Uncertain | ||
| East Epi | [1973 May 5 ± 4 days] | [1973 Oct 26 ± 5 days] | Uncertain | ||
| Ambrym | 1973 Apr 15 ± 5 days | 1976 Oct 14 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| East Epi | [1972 May 15 ± 5 days] | [1972 Jun 25 ± 5 days] | Uncertain | ||
| Ambrym | 1972 Apr 15 | 1972 Aug 15 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Kuwae | [1972 Mar 5 ± 5 days] | [1972 May 15 ± 5 days] | Uncertain | ||
| East Epi | [1971 Oct 28] | [1971 Nov 15 (?)] | Uncertain | ||
| Tinakula | 1971 Sep 6 | 1971 Dec 11 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Gaua | 1971 May 12 | 1971 May 13 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Kuwae | 1971 Feb 22 | 1971 Feb 22 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ambrym | 1971 Feb 3 | 1971 Nov 5 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Kuwae | [1970 Sep 12] | [1970 Sep 20] | Uncertain | ||
| Lopevi | 1970 May 9 | 1972 Aug 7 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Gaua | 1969 Sep 22 | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Gaua | 1968 Jul 2 ± 182 days | 1968 Dec 1 ± 30 days | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Gaua | 1967 Jul 16 ± 15 days | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ambrym | 1967 Jul 16 ± 15 days | 1970 Aug 29 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Lopevi | 1967 Jan 27 | 1969 Mar 31 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Matthew Island | [1966 Aug 16 ± 15 days] | [Unknown] | Uncertain | ||
| Gaua | 1966 Jul 2 ± 182 days | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Tinakula | 1965 Nov 23 | 1966 Jun 11 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Gaua | 1965 Sep 27 | 1965 Sep 30 (in or after) | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Suretamatai | 1965 Aug 9 | 1966 Jul 2 ± 182 days | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ambrym | 1964 Feb 16 (?) ± 15 days | 1966 Sep 16 (in or after) ± 15 days | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Gaua | 1963 Sep 15 ± 5 days | 1963 Nov 9 (in or after) | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Matthew Island | [1963 Sep 11] | [1964 Jul 2 ± 182 days] | Uncertain | ||
| Ambrym | 1963 Aug 30 | 1963 Sep 23 (in or after) | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Lopevi | 1963 Jul 7 | 1965 Jul 2 ± 182 days | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Lopevi | 1962 Jul 16 ± 15 days | 1962 Jul 16 (?) ± 15 days | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Gaua | 1962 Jul 16 (in or before) ± 15 days | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ambrym | 1961 Aug 15 | 1963 Apr 3 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ambrym | 1960 Sep 17 | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| East Epi | 1960 Jul 16 (?) ± 15 days | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Lopevi | 1960 Jul 10 | 1960 Sep 16 ± 15 days | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Kuwae | 1959 Sep 18 (?) | 1959 Sep 20 (?) | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Traitor's Head | [1959 Jul 2 ± 182 days] | [Unknown] | Uncertain | ||
| Ambrym | 1959 Apr 16 ± 15 days | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ambrym | 1958 Nov 18 | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Kuwae | 1958 Oct 7 (?) | 1958 Dec 18 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| East Epi | 1958 Sep 16 (?) ± 15 days | 1958 Nov 16 (?) ± 15 days | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ambrym | 1957 Aug 26 ± 5 days | 1957 Oct 16 ± 15 days | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Matthew Island | 1956 Jul 2 ± 2 years ± 182 days | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Tinakula | [1955 Aug 16 ± 15 days] | [1955 Oct 15 ± 60 days] | Uncertain | ||
| Ambrym | 1955 Jul 2 ± 182 days | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Matthew Island | 1954 Oct 16 (?) ± 15 days | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ambrym | 1954 Jul 2 ± 182 days | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| East Epi | [1953 Nov 16 ± 15 days] | [Unknown] | Uncertain | ||
| Ambrym | 1953 May 16 ± 15 days | 1953 Oct 13 (?) | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| East Epi | 1953 Feb 12 | 1953 Feb 19 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Kuwae | 1953 Feb 12 | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Kuwae | 1952 Oct 3 | 1952 Oct 3 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ambrym | 1952 Aug 10 | 1952 Dec 26 ± 5 days | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Tinakula | 1951 Oct 23 | 1951 Nov 27 ± 30 days | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ambrym | 1950 Dec 6 | 1951 Nov 25 ± 5 days | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Kuwae | 1949 Oct | 1949 Dec | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Kuwae | 1949 Apr | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Matthew Island | 1949 (in or before) | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Kuwae | 1948 Sep 22 | 1948 Sep 29 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ambrym | 1942 Jun 6 | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Lopevi | 1939 Nov 1 | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Lopevi | 1939 Feb 2 | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ambrym | 1938 | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ambrym | 1937 Mar 27 | 1937 Apr | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ambrym | 1935 Sep | 1936 Jan | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Lopevi | 1933 | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ambrym | 1929 Jun 28 | 1929 Jul 1 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Kuwae | 1923 | 1925 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Lopevi | 1922 Jun 28 | 1922 Jul 1 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| East Epi | 1920 Jan 22 | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ambrym | 1915 Oct 20 | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ambae | [1915 ± 1 years] | [Unknown] | Uncertain | ||
| Ambrym | 1913 Oct 14 | 1914 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ambrym | 1912 | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ambrym | 1910 | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Tinakula | 1909 Aug | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ambrym | 1909 Jul 28 (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ambrym | 1908 | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Lopevi | 1908 | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Hunter Island | 1903 | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Lopevi | 1898 Jun 3 | 1898 Jul 24 (?) | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ambrym | 1898 Mar 26 | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Kuwae | 1897 May 25 (?) | 1901 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Tinakula | 1897 Mar 26 ± 5 days | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Hunter Island | 1895 Nov 24 | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ambrym | 1894 Oct 15 | 1895 Feb 10 (in or after) | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Lopevi | 1892 Oct | 1893 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Hunter Island | [1892] | [Unknown] | Uncertain | ||
| Ambrym | 1888 Feb 24 ± 4 days | 1888 Apr (?) | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ambrym | 1886 Jul | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Tinakula | 1886 | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ambrym | 1884 | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ambrym | 1883 | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Lopevi | 1883 | 1884 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Traitor's Head | 1881 | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Lopevi | 1874 | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ambrym | 1871 | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Tinakula | 1871 | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ambrym | [1870] | [Unknown] | Uncertain | ||
| Ambae | 1870 (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Tinakula | 1869 Mar | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Lopevi | 1864 Jun 9 | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Lopevi | 1863 | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ambrym | 1863 | 1864 | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Suretamatai | 1861 (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Tinakula | 1857 Aug | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Suretamatai | 1856 (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Tinakula | 1855 Aug | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Hunter Island | 1841 Mar 15 | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Suretamatai | [1841] | [Unknown] | Uncertain | ||
| Tinakula | 1840 (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Hunter Island | 1835 | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Matthew Island | [1828 Jan] | [Unknown] | Uncertain | ||
| Ambrym | 1820 (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Tinakula | 1797 | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Hunter Island | [1797] | [Unknown] | Uncertain | ||
| Ambrym | 1774 Jul 2 ± 182 days | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Tinakula | 1767 Aug 17 | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ambae | 1670 (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | Correlation: Anthropology | |
| Tinakula | 1595 Sep 7 (in or before) | 1595 Sep 14 (?) | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
| Ambae | 1530 (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated) | |
| Kuwae | 1425 ± 5 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) | |
| Yasur | 1270 ± 110 years | 2024 Oct 17 (continuing) | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) | |
| Yasur | 0708 ± 169 years | 1273 ± 111 years | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) | |
| Yasur | 0434 ± 90 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) | |
| Ambrym | 0050 ± 100 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated) | |
| Tinakula | 1050 BCE (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated) |
Fiji Volcanic Arc
| Volcano Name | Start Date | Stop Date | Certainty | VEI | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nabukelevu | 1660 ± 30 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) | |
| Taveuni | 1550 ± 100 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) | |
| Taveuni | 1420 ± 20 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) | |
| Taveuni | 1350 ± 75 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Correlation: Tephrochronology | |
| Taveuni | 1160 ± 150 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) | |
| Taveuni | 1020 (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | Correlation: Tephrochronology | |
| Taveuni | 0880 (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | Correlation: Tephrochronology | |
| Taveuni | 0770 (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | Correlation: Tephrochronology | |
| Taveuni | 0640 ± 40 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) | |
| Taveuni | 0520 ± 100 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) | |
| Taveuni | 0480 ± 75 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) | |
| Taveuni | 0400 ± 50 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) | |
| Taveuni | 0350 (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | Correlation: Tephrochronology | |
| Nabukelevu | 0340 (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) | |
| Taveuni | 0320 ± 100 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) | |
| Taveuni | 0270 (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | Correlation: Tephrochronology | |
| Taveuni | 0220 ± 100 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) | |
| Taveuni | 0090 BCE ± 200 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) | |
| Taveuni | 0200 BCE (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | Correlation: Tephrochronology | |
| Taveuni | 0330 BCE ± 75 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) | |
| Taveuni | 0400 BCE ± 20 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) | |
| Nabukelevu | 0580 BCE ± 300 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) | |
| Taveuni | 0600 BCE (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | Correlation: Tephrochronology | |
| Taveuni | 0680 BCE (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | Correlation: Tephrochronology | |
| Taveuni | 1020 BCE (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | Correlation: Tephrochronology | |
| Taveuni | 1100 BCE (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | Correlation: Tephrochronology | |
| Taveuni | 1200 BCE (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | Correlation: Tephrochronology | |
| Taveuni | 1300 BCE (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | Correlation: Tephrochronology | |
| Taveuni | 1450 BCE (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | Correlation: Tephrochronology | |
| Taveuni | 1700 BCE (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | Correlation: Tephrochronology | |
| Taveuni | 3200 BCE ± 150 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) | |
| Taveuni | 3580 BCE ± 200 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) | |
| Taveuni | 4800 BCE ± 100 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) | |
| Taveuni | 5230 BCE ± 100 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) | |
| Taveuni | 5920 BCE ± 75 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) | |
| Taveuni | 6560 BCE ± 75 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) | |
| Taveuni | 8040 BCE ± 50 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) |
There are 69 Pleistocene volcanoes in the Southwest Pacific Volcanic Regions.
Bismarck Sea Volcanic Province
| Volcano Name | Country | Volcanic Landform |
|---|---|---|
| Baluan | Papua New Guinea | Composite |
| Mundua | Papua New Guinea | Composite |
| Garove | Papua New Guinea | Composite |
| Narage | Papua New Guinea | Composite |
| Unea | Papua New Guinea | Caldera |
Bismarck Volcanic Arc
| Volcano Name | Country | Volcanic Landform |
|---|---|---|
| Vokeo | Papua New Guinea | Composite |
| Viai | Papua New Guinea | Composite |
| Bagabag | Papua New Guinea | Composite |
| Crown Island | Papua New Guinea | Composite |
| Tolokiwa | Papua New Guinea | Composite |
| Koil | Papua New Guinea | Composite |
| Tangi | Papua New Guinea | Composite |
| Bangum | Papua New Guinea | Composite |
| Oto Group | Papua New Guinea | Composite |
| Likuruanga | Papua New Guinea | Composite |
| Lotomgan Group | Papua New Guinea | Minor |
New Guinea Highlands Volcanic Province
| Volcano Name | Country | Volcanic Landform |
|---|---|---|
| Doma Peaks | Papua New Guinea | Composite |
| Crater Mountain | Papua New Guinea | Composite |
| Yelia | Papua New Guinea | Composite |
| Kerewa | Papua New Guinea | Composite |
| Sisa | Papua New Guinea | Composite |
| Bosavi | Papua New Guinea | Composite |
| Darai Hills | Papua New Guinea | Cluster |
| Biwau Hills | Papua New Guinea | Minor |
| Sugarloaf | Papua New Guinea | Cluster |
| Hagen | Papua New Guinea | Composite |
| Giluwe | Papua New Guinea | Shield |
| Ialibu | Papua New Guinea | Composite |
| Murray | Papua New Guinea | Composite |
| Suaru | Papua New Guinea | Composite |
| Karimui | Papua New Guinea | Composite |
| Duau | Papua New Guinea | Composite |
| Favenc | Papua New Guinea | Composite |
| Aird Hills | Papua New Guinea | Minor |
Trobriand Volcanic Arc
| Volcano Name | Country | Volcanic Landform |
|---|---|---|
| Trafalgar | Papua New Guinea | Composite |
New Ireland Volcanic Arc
| Volcano Name | Country | Volcanic Landform |
|---|---|---|
| Tabar | Papua New Guinea | Composite |
| Tanga | Papua New Guinea | Composite |
Solomon Volcanic Arc
| Volcano Name | Country | Volcanic Landform |
|---|---|---|
| Tore | Papua New Guinea | Minor |
| Emperor Range | Papua New Guinea | Caldera |
| Numa Numa | Papua New Guinea | Composite |
| Bakanovi | Papua New Guinea | Composite |
| Nonda | Solomon Islands | Composite |
| Kolombangara | Solomon Islands | Composite |
| Rendova | Solomon Islands | Composite |
| Mbareke | Solomon Islands | Composite |
| Vangunu | Solomon Islands | Composite |
| Nggatokae | Solomon Islands | Composite |
Vanuatu Volcanic Arc
| Volcano Name | Country | Volcanic Landform |
|---|---|---|
| Pomare | Vanuatu | Composite |
| Tavani Ruro | Vanuatu | Composite |
| Tongoa | Vanuatu | Composite |
| Northeast Shepherd Islands | Vanuatu | Composite |
| Paama Island | Vanuatu | Composite |
| Northern Efate | Vanuatu | Cluster |
| Northwest Shepherd Islands | Vanuatu | Composite |
| Southern Shepherd Islands | Vanuatu | Composite |
| Mere Lava | Vanuatu | Composite |
| Ureparapara | Vanuatu | Composite |
| Mota | Vanuatu | Composite |
| Merig | Vanuatu | Composite |
| Unnamed | Vanuatu | Composite |
| Aneityum | Vanuatu | Composite |
| William | Vanuatu | Composite |
| Pumpan | Vanuatu | Composite |
| Melkum | Vanuatu | Composite |
| East Tanna | Vanuatu | Composite |
| Volsmar | Vanuatu | Cluster |
Fiji Volcanic Arc
| Volcano Name | Country | Volcanic Landform |
|---|---|---|
| Koro | Fiji | Composite |
| Nairai | Fiji | Composite |
| Waikama | Fiji | Composite |
