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Global Volcanism Program
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Global Volcanism Program: The Smithsonian's map and database of the world's volcanoes and eruptions. Macrostrat: Geologic map of the whole world, combining hundreds of maps.

Global Volcanism ProgramMacrostrat
CategoryEarthquake, Fire & Disaster MapsGeology, Terrain & Ocean Floor
CoverageWorldwideWorldwide
UpdatesWeeklyPeriodically
Data sourceSmithsonian Global Volcanism Program databaseHundreds of geologic maps
Made bySmithsonian InstitutionUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison
PriceFreeFree
AccountNo account neededNo account needed
On phonesWorks well on phonesWorks well on phones
Map viewFlat mapFlat map
Visits from ColorfulMaps10
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What you can do with Global Volcanism Program

  • Map of volcanoes worldwide
  • Eruption histories
  • Weekly volcanic activity report

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What you can do with Macrostrat

  • Seamless global geologic map
  • Rock age and type for any point
  • Stratigraphic columns
  • Rockd mobile app

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