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 12 February-18 February 2026 - New Eruptive Activity
The Vanuatu Meteorology and Geohazards Department (VMGD) reported increased eruptive activity at Ambae during 12-13 February. Strong incandescence above the crater rim was visible in webcam images, and satellite data … Read full story
Langila (Papua New Guinea) - Report for 12 February-18 February 2026 - New Eruptive Activity
The Darwin Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre (VAAC) reported that an ash plume from Langila rose to 2.7 km (9,000 ft) a.s.l. at 0810 on 15 February and drifted SW based … Read full story
Manam (Papua New Guinea) - Report for 12 February-18 February 2026 - New Eruptive Activity
The Darwin Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre (VAAC) reported that an ash plume from Manam was identified in satellite images drifting NW at 2.4 km (8,000 ft) a.s.l. on 18 February.
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Masaya (Nicaragua) - Report for 12 February-18 February 2026 - New Eruptive Activity
The Washington Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) reported that at 0830 on 13 February a diffuse ash plume from Masaya was visible in satellite and webcam images rising to 1.7 … Read full story