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What was erupting in the year...?

There were 64 confirmed eruptions at some point during 2024 from 62 different volcanoes; 22 of those were new eruptions that started during the year. A stop date with "(continuing)" indicates that the eruption was considered to be ongoing as of the date indicated. Data is reported through the last data update (17 October 2024). Information about more recent eruptions can be found in the Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report.

Volcano Country Eruption Start Date Eruption Stop Date Max VEI
Kilauea United States 2024 Sep 15 2024 Oct 17 (continuing)
Kikai Japan 2024 Sep 1 2024 Oct 17
San Cristobal Nicaragua 2024 Jul 5 2024 Jul 7
Ambae Vanuatu 2024 Jun 29 2024 Jun 30
Karymsky Russia 2024 Jun 20 2024 Oct 17 (continuing)
Home Reef Tonga 2024 Jun 10 2024 Jul 4
Kilauea United States 2024 Jun 3 2024 Jun 3
Kanlaon Philippines 2024 Jun 3 2024 Jun 3 3
Mayon Philippines 2024 May 30 2024 Jul 18 2
Kerinci Indonesia 2024 May 28 2024 May 28 2
Dempo Indonesia 2024 May 27 2024 May 31 1
Whakaari/White Island New Zealand 2024 May 24 2024 Oct 17 (continuing)
Suoh Indonesia 2024 May 24 2024 May 24
Concepcion Nicaragua 2024 May 16 2024 May 16
Ubinas Peru 2024 May 6 2024 Jun 11 (?)
Ruang Indonesia 2024 Apr 16 2024 May 7
Taal Philippines 2024 Apr 12 2024 Oct 17 (continuing)
Atka Volcanic Complex United States 2024 Mar 27 2024 Mar 27
Barren Island India 2024 Mar 15 2024 May 29
Fernandina Ecuador 2024 Mar 2 2024 May 8 1
Ambrym Vanuatu 2024 Jan 13 2024 Jan 16
Ahyi United States 2024 Jan 1 2024 Mar 27
Lewotobi Indonesia 2023 Dec 23 2024 Oct 17 (continuing) 2
Reykjanes Iceland 2023 Dec 18 2024 Sep 5 1
Marapi Indonesia 2023 Dec 3 2024 Oct 17 (continuing) 2
Poas Costa Rica 2023 Dec 1 2024 May 5 1
Ioto Japan 2023 Oct 18 2024 Mar 16 1
Mayon Philippines 2023 Apr 27 ± 2 days 2024 Feb 4 2
Etna Italy 2022 Nov 27 2024 Oct 17 (continuing) 2
Ebeko Russia 2022 Jun 11 2024 Oct 17 (continuing) 2
Bezymianny Russia 2022 Mar 15 2024 Oct 17 (continuing)
Rincon de la Vieja Costa Rica 2021 Jun 28 2024 Oct 17 (continuing) 2
Great Sitkin United States 2021 May 25 2024 Oct 17 (continuing) 2
Merapi Indonesia 2020 Dec 31 2024 Oct 17 (continuing) 1
Lewotolok Indonesia 2020 Nov 27 2024 Aug 20 2
Sangay Ecuador 2019 Mar 26 2024 Oct 17 (continuing) 2
Tinakula Solomon Islands 2018 Dec 8 (in or before) 2024 Sep 7 (continuing) 2
Manam Papua New Guinea 2018 May 10 ± 10 days 2024 Oct 17 (continuing) 4
Nyamulagira DR Congo 2018 Apr 18 2024 Oct 17 (continuing) 0
Semeru Indonesia 2017 Jun 6 2024 Oct 17 (continuing) 4
Ol Doinyo Lengai Tanzania 2017 Apr 9 2024 Oct 17 (continuing) 0
Aira Japan 2017 Mar 25 2024 Oct 17 (continuing) 2
Sabancaya Peru 2016 Nov 6 2024 Oct 17 (continuing) 3
Langila Papua New Guinea 2015 Oct 22 (?) 2024 Oct 17 (continuing) 2
Masaya Nicaragua 2015 Oct 3 2024 Oct 17 (continuing) 1
Tofua Tonga 2015 Oct 2 2024 Sep 28 (continuing) 0
Villarrica Chile 2014 Dec 2 ± 7 days 2024 Oct 17 (continuing) 3
Nevado del Ruiz Colombia 2014 Nov 18 2024 Oct 17 (continuing) 2
Saunders United Kingdom 2014 Nov 12 2024 Aug 12 (continuing) 1
Heard Australia 2012 Sep 5 ± 4 days 2024 Oct 17 (continuing) 0
Reventador Ecuador 2008 Jul 27 2024 Oct 17 (continuing) 2
Ibu Indonesia 2008 Apr 5 2024 Oct 17 (continuing) 1
Popocatepetl Mexico 2005 Jan 9 2024 Oct 17 (continuing) 2
Suwanosejima Japan 2004 Oct 23 2024 Oct 17 (continuing) 2
Nyiragongo DR Congo 2002 May 17 (?) 2024 Sep 13 (continuing) 2
Fuego Guatemala 2002 Jan 4 2024 Oct 17 (continuing) 3
Bagana Papua New Guinea 2000 Feb 28 (in or before) 2024 Oct 17 (continuing) 2
Sheveluch Russia 1999 Aug 15 2024 Oct 17 (continuing) 4
Erebus Antarctica 1972 Dec 16 (in or before) ± 15 days 2024 Oct 17 (continuing) 2
Erta Ale Ethiopia 1967 Jul 2 (in or before) ± 182 days 2024 Oct 17 (continuing) 0
Stromboli Italy 1934 Feb 2 2024 Oct 17 (continuing) 2
Dukono Indonesia 1933 Aug 13 2024 Oct 17 (continuing) 3
Santa Maria Guatemala 1922 Jun 22 2024 Oct 17 (continuing) 3
Yasur Vanuatu 1270 ± 110 years 2024 Oct 17 (continuing) 3

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Global Volcanism Program, 2024. [Database] Volcanoes of the World (v. 5.2.4; 21 Oct 2024). Distributed by Smithsonian Institution, compiled by Venzke, E. https://doi.org/10.5479/si.GVP.VOTW5-2024.5.2