Volcanoes of the World

Updated: Jan 25, 2022 17:58 GMT - Refresh
The city of Naples and Vesuvius volcano - perhaps THE volcano...
The city of Naples and Vesuvius volcano - perhaps THE volcano...
Every volcano in the world that has erupted within the past 10,000 years or is considered potentially active and many extinct volcanoes are listed.
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Reykjanes eruption
Reykjanes eruption
Volcanic eruption in Iceland 2021
A new fissure eruption started on Iceland's Reykjanes peninsula in Mar 2021. Follow the latest news and updates on this remarkable event!
Etna Updates
Etna Updates
Current activity of Etna volcano
Follow the latest news and updates about Europe's most active volcano!
La Palma volcano
La Palma volcano
Eruption 2021 photos
Look at pictures from the spectacular volcanic eruption on La Palma Island during Sep-Oct 2021, sorted and annotated in chronological order!
La Palma updates
La Palma updates
Volcanic eruption Sep 2021
Follow the new volcanic eruption on La Palma Island, the first since 1971! We collect infos, links and news latest always on top.

Blog articles

Wed, 5 Jan 2022, 20:48
Journey to the centre of the Earth: An introduction to The KMT Project
Krafla geothermal power plant near Krafla volcano - the location of The KMT Project (LANDSVIRKJUN via AFP, 2021 (Photograph taken 2018))
With around 30 active volcanic systems, comprising approximately 130 volcanoes, Iceland is the ideal location for constructing the world's first ever underground magma observatory. ... Read all
Mon, 23 Aug 2021, 20:05
Can sea level changes trigger volcanic eruptions? The case of Santorini Volcano
Artist's conception of the Minoan eruption of Santorini (Image: Cook and Abbott).
Famed for its link with the legend of the lost city of Atlantis and Poseidon – God of the sea – the Greek volcanic island of Santorini is now once again claiming its strong connection to the Aegean Sea that surrounds it. ... Read all
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Kuril Islands
Kuril Islands
Photos from the Kuril Islands
Some rarely visited volcanoes, unspoiled nature, lots of WWII remnants - browse through several galleries from our tours to the Kuril Islands.
Karangetang Special
Karangetang Special
Volcano tour
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Lava and water
Lava and water
Photos from Kilauea volcano: lava flowing into the sea
Erta Ale eruption
Overflowing lava lake 17 Jan 2017
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