Global Volcano Activity



Current Volcano Status
18 recent volcano reports found across the available feeds
Volcano information checked 10 Sep 2026 00:50 UK time
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Reported volcano activity New or active event Continuing activity or unrest No significant recent activity reported

European volcano dashboard

This section keeps an eye on some of the best-known volcanoes in Italy and Iceland, including Etna, Stromboli and the Reykjanes Peninsula.

The colour shown for each volcano is based first on the current Smithsonian / USGS weekly activity report, with NASA EONET and recent volcano hazard reports used as additional checks.

Volcano Area Status Source
Mount Etna
Frequently active Sicilian volcano		 Sicily, Italy No current listing found
No current Smithsonian / USGS or EONET listing detected		 INGV
Stromboli
Frequently active Aeolian volcano		 Aeolian Islands, Italy No current listing found
No current Smithsonian / USGS or EONET listing detected		 INGV
Campi Flegrei
Monitored caldera near Naples		 Naples, Italy No current listing found
No current Smithsonian / USGS or EONET listing detected		 INGV
Mount Vesuvius
Monitored volcano near Naples		 Naples, Italy No current listing found
No current Smithsonian / USGS or EONET listing detected		 INGV
Sundhnukur / Reykjanes Peninsula
Recent eruptive area on the Reykjanes Peninsula		 Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland No current listing found
No current Smithsonian / USGS or EONET listing detected		 Icelandic Met Office
Katla
Monitored Icelandic volcanic system		 South Iceland, Iceland No current listing found
No current Smithsonian / USGS or EONET listing detected		 Icelandic Met Office
Hekla
Monitored Icelandic volcanic system		 South Iceland, Iceland No current listing found
No current Smithsonian / USGS or EONET listing detected		 Icelandic Met Office
Grimsvotn
Monitored Icelandic volcanic system		 Vatnajokull, Iceland No current listing found
No current Smithsonian / USGS or EONET listing detected		 Icelandic Met Office
Askja
Monitored Icelandic volcanic system		 Central Highlands, Iceland No current listing found
No current Smithsonian / USGS or EONET listing detected		 Icelandic Met Office

Information is updated automatically throughout the day using recognised international volcano monitoring sources.

Volcano / Event Latest update Status Source
Nevados del Chillan Volcano, Chile 15 Jun 2026 01:00 Active event NASA EONET
Telica Volcano, Nicaragua 30 May 2026 01:00 Active event NASA EONET
Ivao Group Volcano, Russia 29 May 2026 01:00 Active event NASA EONET
Titan Ridge Volcano, Papua New Guinea 28 May 2026 01:00 Active event NASA EONET
Kikai Volcano, Japan 17 May 2026 01:00 Active event NASA EONET
Bezymianny Volcano, Russia 16 May 2026 01:00 Active event NASA EONET
Langila Volcano, Papua New Guinea 8 May 2026 01:00 Active event NASA EONET
Rincon de la Vieja Volcano, Costa Rica 27 Apr 2026 01:00 Active event NASA EONET
Masaya Volcano, Nicaragua 26 Apr 2026 01:00 Active event NASA EONET
Mayon Volcano, Philippines 7 Jan 2026 00:00 Active event NASA EONET
Sabancaya Volcano, Peru 29 Dec 2025 00:00 Active event NASA EONET
Ambae Volcano, Vanuatu 3 Dec 2025 00:00 Active event NASA EONET
Puracé Volcano, Colombia 2 Dec 2025 00:00 Active event NASA EONET
Kanlaon Volcano, Philippines 10 Sep 2025 01:00 Active event NASA EONET
Strong eruption at Anak Krakatau closes 8 airports, disrupts 1 558 flights in Indonesia
Volcanic ash from Anak Krakatau prompted temporary closures at eight airports across western Indonesia on September 6, 2026. As of 17:06 WIB (10:06 UTC), the Ministry of Transportation reported 1 558 delayed flights a... 		6 Sep 2026 20:28 Active hazard report The Watchers volcano feed
High-level eruption at Anak Krakatau ejects ash over 15 km (50 000 feet) a.s.l., Indonesia
A high-level eruption at Anak Krakatau, Indonesia, ejected volcanic ash up to 15 km (50 000 feet) above sea level at 00:50 WIB on September 5, 2026 (17:50 UTC on September 4). Darwin Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC... 		4 Sep 2026 22:24 Active hazard report The Watchers volcano feed
Sinabung eruption prompts Level III alert, evacuations and flight disruptions, Indonesia
Indonesia's Geological Agency raised Mount Sinabung in North Sumatra to Level III (Siaga) after an eruption on August 31, 2026, sent ash about 3 500 m (11 500 feet) above the summit. By September 1, preliminary disast... 		2 Sep 2026 09:20 Active hazard report The Watchers volcano feed
Discharge rises, significant gas pollution reported during Múlakvísl glacial outburst flood, Iceland
Electrical conductivity in Múlakvísl rose to just over 500 µS/cm during an ongoing glacial outburst flood on August 20, 2026, while discharge increased and significant gas pollution continued, according to the Icel... 		20 Aug 2026 23:13 Recent hazard report The Watchers volcano feed

About this volcano page

This page provides an overview of volcanic activity around the world, together with additional monitoring of selected volcanoes in Italy and Iceland.

Information is updated automatically throughout the day using the Smithsonian / USGS weekly activity report as the main source, with NASA EONET and recent volcano hazard reports providing additional checks.

If you are travelling to an affected area, always follow advice issued by the local authorities and official volcano observatories.

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