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

Mayon (Philippines) - Report for 30 April-6 May 2026 - New Eruptive Activity

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) reported that the eruption at Mayon continued during 29 April-6 May, with a notable pyroclastic density current (PDC) from collapse events on … Read full story

Aira (Japan) - Report for 30 April-6 May 2026 - Continuing Eruptive Activity

The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) reported ongoing eruptive activity at Minamidake Crater (Aira Caldera?s Sakurajima volcano) during 27 April-4 May. Very small eruptive events were periodically detected. Crater incandescence was … Read full story

Ambae (Vanuatu) - Report for 30 April-6 May 2026 - Continuing Eruptive Activity

On 1 May the Vanuatu Meteorology and Geohazards Department (VMGD) reported that the eruption at Ambae was ongoing and characterized as minor. Seismicity remained at high levels with the detection … Read full story

Awu (Indonesia) - Report for 30 April-6 May 2026 - Continuing Unrest

The Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (PVMBG) reported that seismicity at Awu had increased. The seismic network recorded a total of 74 earthquakes on 4 May, many of which … Read full story