Heard Volcano Eruptions

Stratovolcano 2745 m / 9,006 ft
Australia, Southern Indian Ocean, -53.11°S / 73.51°E
Eruption list: 2019, 2018 (?), 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2012-13, 2006-08, 2003-04, 2000-01, 1993, 1992 (May), 1992 (Jan) (?), 1985-87, 1954, 1953, 1950-52, 1910, 1881 (?)

Latest news

Thu, 14 Apr 2022, 00:03

Heard volcano (Kerguelen Plateau) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 6 April-12 April 2022 (Continuing Activity)

Satellite images of Heard Island's Big Ben volcano showed thermal anomalies of varying intensity over Mawson Peak (the summit area) and on the NW flank during the previous month. Weather clouds prevented views of the volcano for 11 of the 14 acquisitions during 11 March-13 April. On 11 March a small thermal anomaly at the peak was visible along with a larger anomaly over a vent or multiple vents about 1 km W; the larger anomaly was elongated NE-SW, suggesting a lava flow. ... Read all

Wed, 1 Dec 2021, 08:06

Heard (Australia) - Report for 24 November-30 November 2021

Thermal satellite images of Heard Island?s Big Ben volcano showed thermal anomalies of varying intensity over the summit area or on the NW and W flanks on 4, 11, 14, and 21 November. Weather clouds prevented views of the volcano on eight other acquisitions during the month. On 11 November four anomalies on the NW flank formed a ?v? shape open to the NW, possibly indicating a branched lava flow. ... Read all

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