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

Ambae (Vanuatu) - Report for 14 May-20 May 2026 - New Eruptive Activity

The Wellington Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) reported that ash-and-gas plumes from Ambae were identified in satellite and/or webcam images on 17 May rising to 1.8-3 km (6,000-10,000 ft) a.s.l. … Read full story

Bulusan (Philippines) - Report for 14 May-20 May 2026 - New Unrest

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) reported increased seismicity at Bulusan in a 20 May advisory, with a total of 442 volcano-tectonic (VT) earthquakes recorded by the seismic … Read full story

Dukono (Indonesia) - Report for 14 May-20 May 2026 - New Eruptive Activity

The Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (PVMBG) reported that eruptive activity at Dukono?s Malupang Warirang Crater remained high after the 8 May eruption. During 9-16 May an average of … Read full story

Iya (Indonesia) - Report for 14 May-20 May 2026 - New Unrest

The Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (PVMBG) reported an earthquake of magnitude 2.1 near Iya on 16 May 2026, followed by an increase in seismicity at Iya through 17 … Read full story