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

Etna (Italy) - Report for 30 July-5 August 2026 - New Eruptive Activity

The Sezione di Catania - Osservatorio Etneo (INGV) reported eruptive activity at Etna?s summit craters during 27 July-2 August characterized by sporadic explosive activity and ash emissions at Northeast Crater … Read full story

Fuego (Guatemala) - Report for 30 July-5 August 2026 - New Eruptive Activity

The Instituto Nacional de Sismologa, Vulcanologia, Meteorologia e Hidrologa (INSIVUMEH) reported that eruptive activity at Fuego continued during 29 July-5 August with an escalation of activity beginning on 2 August. … Read full story

Krakatau (Indonesia) - Report for 30 July-5 August 2026 - New Eruptive Activity

The Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (PVMBG) reported ongoing eruptive activity at Krakatau during 30 July-5 August. White plumes were visible on most days rising 100 m above the … Read full story

Purace (Colombia) - Report for 30 July-5 August 2026 - New Eruptive Activity

The Servicio Geologico Colombiano (SGC) reported that eruptive activity at Purac began to increase on 20 July and continued to intensify. By 1 August the seismic network recorded increases in … Read full story