Welcome to Volcano World!

Volcanic activity is the most powerful force in nature. Some volcanic eruptions are much more powerful than the largest nuclear explosion. Volcanoes have killed thousands of people and caused some of the most frightening events in human history.

This site includes information about volcanoes, their activity, and how they form and erupt.

GVP Eruption Reports

Asosan (Japan) - Report for 13 August-19 August 2026 - New Unrest

The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) reported that the amplitude of volcanic tremors at Asosan began to increase at around 1900 on 12 August, fluctuated for a few days, and further … Read full story

Etna (Italy) - Report for 13 August-19 August 2026 - New Eruptive Activity

The Sezione di Catania - Osservatorio Etneo (INGV) reported eruptive activity at Etna?s summit craters during 10-16 August characterized by explosive activity and ash emissions at both Voragine Crater (VOR) … Read full story

Karangetang (Indonesia) - Report for 13 August-19 August 2026 - New Eruptive Activity

The Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (PVMBG) and a news source reported that an eruption at Karangetang?s North Crater (Kawah Dua) continued during 12-19 August. Lava began to effuse … Read full story

Klyuchevskoy (Russia) - Report for 13 August-19 August 2026 - New Eruptive Activity

The Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT) reported that a new eruption at Klyuchevskoy began with Strombolian explosions and lava fountaining at the summit crater on 15 August. The temperature … Read full story