VOLCANO PLANET

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A-Z Volcanoes

There are hundreds of volcanoes scattered all over the world whether they are active, dormant, or extinct. They can be found on land, on islands, or beneath the sea.

Please note that the list of volcanoes does not include Submarine Volcanoes, nor does it mention every single volcano in the world but however does mention the vast majority of them.

Volcanoes of New Zealand and Pacific Ocean (south)

FIJI

[Uluigalau] Type: Shield Volcano. Summit Elevation: 1241m. Eruptive Status: Extinct. Last Recorded Eruption: Unknown.

KERMADEC ISLANDS (NEW ZEALAND)

[Raoul Island] Type: Stratovolcano/Caldera. Summit Elevation: 516m. Eruptive Status: Active. Last Recorded Eruption: 2006.

MARIANA ISLANDS

[Agrigan] Type: Stratovolcano. Summit Elevation: 965m. Eruptive Status: Dormant. Last Recorded Eruption: 1917.

[Anatahan] Type: Stratovolcano. Summit Elevation: 788m. Eruptive Status: Active. Last Recorded Eruption: 2008.

[Asuncion] Type: Stratovolcano. Summit Elevation: 857m. Eruptive Status: Dormant. Last Recorded Eruption: 1906.

[Guguan] Type: Stratovolcano. Summit Elevation: 287m. Eruptive Status: Dormant. Last Recorded Eruption: 1883.

[Farallon de Pajaros] Type: Stratovolcano. Summit Elevation: 360m. Eruptive Status: Dormant. Last Recorded Eruption: 1967.

[Pagan] Type: Stratovolcanoes. Summit Elevation: 570m. Eruptive Status: Active. Last Recorded Eruption: 2009.

NEW ZEALAND

[Ruapehu] Type: Stratovolcano. Summit Elevation: 2779m. Eruptive Status: Active. Last Recorded Eruption: 2007.

[Taranaki] Type: Stratovolcano. Summit Elevation: 2518m. Eruptive Status: Extinct. Last Recorded Eruption: Unknown.

[Tarawera] Type: Lava Domes/Fissue Vents. Summit Elevation: 1111m. Eruptive Status: Dormant. Last Recorded Eruption: 1886.

[Tongariro/Nguaruhoe] Type: Stratovolcanoes. Summit Elevation: 1978m. Eruptive Status: Dormant. Last Recorded Eruption: 1977.

[White Island] Type: Stratovolcano. Summit Elevation: 321m. Eruptive Status: Active. Last Recorded Eruption: 2001.

PAPUA NEW GUINEA

[Bagana] Type: Stratovolcano. Summit Elevation: 1750m. Eruptive Status: Active. Last Recorded Eruption: 2010.

[Balbi] Type: Stratovolcano. Summit Elevation: 2715m. Eruptive Status: Active. Last Recorded Eruption: 2008.

[Bam Island] Type: Stratovolcano. Summit Elevation: 685m. Eruptive Status: Dormant. Last Recorded Eruption: 1960.

[Bamus] Type: Stratovolcano. Summit Elevation: 2248m. Eruptive Status: Active. Last Recorded Eruption: 2006.

[Bola] Type: Stratovolcano. Summit Elevation: 1155m. Eruptive Status: Extinct. Last Recorded Eruption: Unknown.

[Garbuna] Type: Stratovolcanoes. Summit Elevation: 850m. Eruptive Status: Active. Last Recorded Eruption: 2008.

[Karai] Type: Stratovolcano. Summit Elevation: 565m. Eruptive Status: Active. Last Recorded Eruption: 2006.

[Karkar] Type: Stratovolcano. Summit Elevation: 1839m. Eruptive Status: Dormant. Last Recorded Eruption: 1979.

[Lamington] Type: Stratovolcano. Summit Elevation: 1680m. Eruptive Status: Dormant. Last Recorded Eruption: 1956.

[Langila] Type: Complex Volcano. Summit Elevation: 1330m. Eruptive Status: Active. Last Recorded Eruption: 2009.

[Manam] Type: Stratovolcano. Summit Elevation: 1807m. Eruptive Status: Active. Last Recorded Eruption: 2009.

[Mundua] Type: Complex Volcano. Summit Elevation: 179m. Eruptive Status: Extinct. Last Recorded Eruption: Unknown.

[Pago] Type: Caldera. Summit Elevation: 745m. Eruptive Status: Active. Last Recorded Eruption: 2007.

[Rabaul] Type: Caldera. Summit Elevation: 688m. Eruptive Status: Active. Last Recorded Eruption: 2010.

[Ritter Island] Type: Stratovolcano. Summit Elevation: 140m. Eruptive Status: Active. Last Recorded Eruption: 2007.

[Ulawun] Type: Stratovolcano. Summit Elevation: 2334m. Eruptive Status: Active. Last Recorded Eruption: 2010.

[Umboi] Type: Complex Volcano. Summit Elevation: 1584m. Eruptive Status: Extinct. Last Recorded Eruption: Unknown.

[Victory] Type: Stratovolcano. Summit Elevation: 1925m. Eruptive Status: Dormant. Last Recorded Eruption: 1930.

SAMOA

[Savai'i] Type: Shield Volcano. Summit Elevation: 1858m. Eruptive Status: Dormant. Last Recorded Eruption: 1911.

SOLOMON ISLANDS

[Savo] Type: Stratovolcano. Summit Elevation: 510m. Eruptive Status: Dormant. Last Recorded Eruption: 1835.

[Tinakula] Type: Stratovolcano. Summit Elevation: 851m. Eruptive Status: Active. Last Recorded Eruption: 2007.

TONGA

[Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai] Type: Caldera. Summit Elevation: 149m. Eruptive Status: Active. Last Recorded Eruption: 2009.

[Late] Type: Stratovolcano. Summit Elevation: 518m. Eruptive Status: Dormant. Last Recorded Eruption: 1854.

[Niuafo'ou] Type: Shield Volcano. Summit Elevation: 260m. Eruptive Status: Dormant. Last Recorded Eruption: 1985.

[Tofua] Type: Caldera. Summit Elevation: 512m. Eruptive Status: Dormant. Last Recorded Eruption: 1958.

VANUATU

[Ambae] Type: Shield Volcano. Summit Elevation: 1496m. Eruptive Status: Active. Last Recorded Eruption: 2005.

[Ambrym (Marum & Benbow Volcanoes)] Type: Caldera. Summit Elevation: 1334m. Eruptive Status: Active. Last Recorded Eruption: 2009.

[Garet] Type: Stratovolcano. Summit Elevation: 979m. Eruptive Status: Active. Last Recorded Eruption: 2010.

[Lopevi] Type: Stratovolcano. Summit Elevation: 1413m. Eruptive Status: Active. Last Recorded Eruption: 2008.

[Suretamatai] Type: Complex Volcano. Summit Elevation: 921m. Eruptive Status: Dormant. Last Recorded Eruption: 1965.

[Yasur] Type: Stratovolcano. Summit Elevation: 361m. Eruptive Status: Active. Last Recorded Eruption: 2009.