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
Barren Island (India) - Report for 19 November-25 November 2025 - NEW
Eruptive activity was identified at Barren Island on 25 November by the Darwin Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre (VAAC). A pilot observed continuous ash emissions rising to 2.4 km (8,000 ft) … Read full story
Bezymianny (Russia) - Report for 19 November-25 November 2025 - NEW
The Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT) reported that activity at Bezymianny was gradually increasing. A large bright thermal anomaly was identified in satellite images during 16-20 November. The Far … Read full story
Bur ni Telong (Indonesia) - Report for 19 November-25 November 2025 - NEW
The Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (PVMBG) reported increased seismicity at Bur ni Telong. A M 4.3 tectonic earthquake was recorded at 0030 on 25 November and located about … Read full story
Hayli Gubbi (Ethiopia) - Report for 19 November-25 November 2025 - NEW
An ash plume from the first recorded explosive eruption at Hayli Gubbi was detected in satellite data at around 1130 on 23 November. According to a news report, residents described … Read full story