Jul 7, 2018 · Overall, 45 volcanoes were in continuing eruption status as of 30 December 2025. An eruption marked as "continuing" does not always mean persistent daily activity, but indicates at …

A poorly documented eruption also occurred in 1945, producing a lava dome that was partially destroyed in the 1974 eruption. Within the past 280 years a large explosive eruption produced …

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Some of the eruptive structures formed during volcanic activity (counterclockwise): a Plinian eruption column, Hawaiian pahoehoe flows, and a lava arc from a Strombolian eruption A …

Jan 2, 2026 · Volcanic eruptions can cause disastrous loss of life and property. They range from relatively gentle eruptions, as typically seen in Hawaiian volcanoes, to massively destructive …

During the early stages of an eruption anywhere in the world we act as a clearinghouse of reports, data, and imagery. Reports are released in two formats. The Smithsonian / USGS Weekly …

2 days ago · Notes: The status colors of volcanoes are our subjective interpretation of activity status (unrest, alert, erupting, major eruption) and have no official significance, although we try …

Jan 2, 2026 · The mission of the USGS Volcano Hazards Program is to enhance public safety and minimize social and economic disruption from volcanic unrest and eruption through our …

4 days ago · The Philippines has evacuated nearly 3,000 villagers from a danger zone on the foothills of the Mayon Volcano after officials raised the alert level due to recent activity.

The Global Volcanism Program documents, disseminates, and archives eruption information to better understand worldwide volcanic activity. Reports are produced on daily, weekly, and multi …