VOLCANO PLANET

A world on fire

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 North America and Pacific Ocean (north)

ALASKA & ALEUTIAN ISLANDS (USA)

[Akutan] Type: Stratovolcano. Summit Elevation: 1303m. Eruptive Status: Active. Last Recorded Eruption: 1992.

[Atka] Type: Stratovolcanoes. Summit Elevation: 1533m. Eruptive Status: Active. Last Recorded Eruption: 2005.

[Augustine] Type: Stratovolcano/Lava Domes. Summit Elevation: 1252m. Eruptive Status: Active. Last Recorded Eruption: 2006.

[Cleveland] Type: Stratovolcano. Summit Elevation: 1730m. Eruptive Status: Active. Last Recorded Eruption: 2009.

[Fourpeaked] Type: Stratovolcano. Summit Elevation: 2104m. Eruptive Status: Active. Last Recorded Eruption: 2006.

[Gareloi] Type: Stratovolcano. Summit Elevation: 1573m. Eruptive Status: Active. Last Recorded Eruption: 1989.

[Iliamna] Type: Stratovolcano. Summit Elevation: 3053m. Eruptive Status: Dormant. Last Recorded Eruption: 1953.

[Kanaga] Type: Stratovolcano. Summit Elevation: 1307m. Eruptive Status: Active. Last Recorded Eruption: 1995.

[Kasatochi] Type: Stratovolcano. Summit Elevation: 314m. Eruptive Status: Active. Last Recorded Eruption: 2008.

[Katmai] Type: Stratovolcano. Summit Elevation: 2047m. Eruptive Status: Dormant. Last Recorded Eruption: 1912.

[Kiska] Type: Stratovolcano. Summit Elevation: 1220m. Eruptive Status: Active. Last Recorded Eruption: 1990.

[Makushin] Type: Stratovolcano. Summit Elevation: 2036m. Eruptive Status: Active. Last Recorded Eruption: 1995.

[Novarupta] Type: Lava Dome. Summit Elevation: 841m. Eruptive Status: Dormant. Last Recorded Eruption: 1912.

[Okmok] Type: Shield Volcano. Summit Elevation: 1073m. Eruptive Status: Active. Last Recorded Eruption: 2008.

[Pavlof] Type: Stratovolcano. Summit Elevation: 2519m. Eruptive Status: Active. Last Recorded Eruption: 2007.

[Pavlof Sister] Type: Stratovolcano. Summit Elevation: 2142m. Eruptive Status: Dormant. Last Recorded Eruption: 1786.

[Redoubt] Type: Stratovolcano. Summit Elevation: 3108m. Eruptive Status: Active. Last Recorded Eruption: 2009.

[Shishaldin] Type: Stratovolcano. Summit Elevation: 2857m. Eruptive Status: Active. Last Recorded Eruption: 2008.

[Spurr] Type: Stratovolcano. Summit Elevation: 3374m. Eruptive Status: Active. Last Recorded Eruption: 1992.

[Trident] Type: Stratovolcano. Summit Elevation: 1864m. Eruptive Status: Dormant. Last Recorded Eruption: 1975.

[Veniaminof] Type: Stratovolcano. Summit Elevation: 2507m. Eruptive Status: Active. Last Recorded Eruption: 2008.

[Wrangell] Type: Shield Volcano. Summit Elevation: 4317m. Eruptive Status: Dormant. Last Recorded Eruption: 1902.

HAWAII (USA)

[Hualalai] Type: Shield Volcano. Summit Elevation: 2523m. Eruptive Status: Dormant. Last Recorded Eruption: 1801.

[Kilauea] Type: Shield Volcano. Summit Elevation: 1222m. Eruptive Status: Active. Last Recorded Eruption: 2010.

[Mauna Kea] Type: Shield Volcano. Summit Elevation: 4206m. Eruptive Status: Extinct. Last Recorded Eruption: Unknown.

[Mauna Loa] Type: Shield Volcano. Summit Elevation: 4170m. Eruptive Status: Dormant. Last Recorded Eruption: 1984.

MEXICO

[Barcena] Type: Cinder Cones. Summit Elevation: 332m. Eruptive Status: Dormant. Last Recorded Eruption: 1953.

[Ceboruco] Type: Stratovolcano. Summit Elevation: 2164m. Eruptive Status: Dormant. Last Recorded Eruption: 1875.

[Colima] Type: Stratovolcanoes. Summit Elevation: 3850m. Eruptive Status: Active. Last Recorded Eruption: 2009.

[El Chichonal] Type: Stratovolcano/Lava Domes. Summit Elevation: 1060m. Eruptive Status: Dormant. Last Recorded Eruption: 1982.

[Iztaccihuatl] Type: Stratovolcano. Summit Elevation: 5230m. Eruptive Status: Extinct. Last Recorded Eruption: Unknown.

[La Malinche] Type: Stratovolcano. Summit Elevation: 4503m. Eruptive Status: Extinct. Last Recorded Eruption: Unknown.

[Paricutin] Type: Cinder Cone. Summit Elevation: 3860m. Eruptive Status: Dormant. Last Recorded Eruption: 1952.

[Pico de Orizaba] Type: Stratovolcano. Summit Elevation: 5675m. Eruptive Status: Dormant. Last Recorded Eruption: 1687.

[Popocatepetl] Type: Stratovolcano. Summit Elevation: 5426m. Eruptive Status: Active. Last Recorded Eruption: 2010.

[San Martin] Type: Shield Volcano. Summit Elevation: 1650m. Eruptive Status: Dormant. Last Recorded Eruption: 1796.

[Sanganguey] Type: Stratovolcano. Summit Elevation: 2353m. Eruptive Status: Dormant. Last Recorded Eruption: Unknown.

[Socorro] Type: Shield Volcano. Summit Elevation: 1050m. Eruptive Status: Active. Last Recorded Eruption: 1993.

[Tacana] Type: Stratovolcano. Summit Elevation: 4060m. Eruptive Status: Active. Last Recorded Eruption: 1986.

[Tres Virgenes] Type: Stratovolcano. Summit Elevation: 1940m. Eruptive Status: Dormant. Last Recorded Eruption: 1746.

USA

[Crater Lake] Type: Caldera. Summit Elevation: 2487m. Eruptive Status: Extinct. Last Recorded Eruption: Unknown.

[Hood] Type: Stratovolcano. Summit Elevation: 3426m. Eruptive Status: Dormant. Last Recorded Eruption: 1866.

[Inyo Craters] Type: Lava Domes. Summit Elevation: 2629m. Eruptive Status: Extinct. Last Recorded Eruption: Unknown.

[Lassen Peak] Type: Stratovolcano. Summit Elevation: 3187m. Eruptive Status: Dormant. Last Recorded Eruption: 1917.

[Mono Craters] Type: Lava Domes. Summit Elevation: 2796m. Eruptive Status: Extinct. Last Recorded Eruption: Unknown.

[Rainier] Type: Stratovolcano. Summit Elevation: 4392m. Eruptive Status: Dormant. Last Recorded Eruption: 1894.

[St. Helens] Type: Stratovolcano/Lava Dome. Summit Elevation: 2549m. Eruptive Status: Active. Last Recorded Eruption: 2005.

[Shasta] Type: Stratovolcano. Summit Elevation: 4312m. Eruptive Status: Dormant. Last Recorded Eruption: 1786.