ScienceMap of events
Every volcanic eruption since 1900, on the map
The 3,904 confirmed volcanic eruptions that started from 1900 to 2026, from 435 volcanoes, according to the Smithsonian's Global Volcanism Program. Dot size follows the Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI).
Remember this
Piton de la Fournaise has erupted 102 times since 1900, far ahead of Asosan (75). The biggest are rare: only 3 reached VEI 6 (Santa María 1902, Novarupta 1912, Pinatubo 1991), none VEI 7. The busiest year: 2004, with 49 eruptions.
The 186 volcanoes that have erupted 5 times or more since 1900
Confirmed eruptions started since 1900 (country as given by the Smithsonian)
| Rank | Name | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Piton de la Fournaise · France | 102 |
| 2 | Asosan · Japan | 75 |
| 3 | Klyuchevskoy · Russia | 73 |
