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
Akan (Japan) - Report for 5 March-11 March 2026 - New Eruptive Activity
The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) reported eruptive activity at Me-Akan (also known as Meakan-dake, which means Meakan Peak) of the Akan volcanic complex on 8 March, though ashfall on snow … Read full story
Ambae (Vanuatu) - Report for 5 March-11 March 2026 - New Eruptive Activity
The eruption at Ambae continued during 4-11 March based on reports from the Vanuatu Meteorology and Geohazards Department (VMGD) and the Wellington Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC). On 10 March … Read full story
Lewotobi (Indonesia) - Report for 5 March-11 March 2026 - New Eruptive Activity
The Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (PVMBG) reported periodic ash plumes at Lewotobi Laki-laki during 5-11 March. An eruptive event was recorded at 0456 on 5 March but not … Read full story
Piton de la Fournaise (France) - Report for 5 March-11 March 2026 - New Eruptive Activity
The Observatoire Volcanologique du Piton de la Fournaise (OVPF) reported that the eruption at Piton de la Fournaise continued during 4-11 March. Deformation data indicated that inflation had resumed and … Read full story