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Global Volcanism Program

The Smithsonian's map and database of the world's volcanoes and eruptions

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Coverage
Worldwide
Updates
Weekly
Price
Free
Sign-up
Not needed
View
Flat map

What is Global Volcanism Program?

The Smithsonian Institution's Global Volcanism Program keeps the reference database of volcanoes and their eruptions over the last 12,000 years, and publishes a weekly report on current volcanic activity.

Its map links every volcano to its eruption history.

What you can do

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

The details

Coverage
Worldwide
Updates
Weekly
Data source
Smithsonian Global Volcanism Program database
Made by
Smithsonian Institution (university / research)
Price
Free
Account
No account needed
On phones
Works well on phones
Map view
Flat map

Tips for using Global Volcanism Program

  • Read the weekly report for a summary of every volcano that was active that week.

Who it is for

Global Volcanism Program is especially useful for researchers & analysts and students.

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Questions about Global Volcanism Program

Is Global Volcanism Program free?

Yes. Global Volcanism Program is free to use.

Do I need an account to use Global Volcanism Program?

No. You can open the map and use it without signing up.

How often is Global Volcanism Program updated?

The data is refreshed about once a week.

Where does Global Volcanism Program get its data?

Smithsonian Global Volcanism Program database.

Can I use Global Volcanism Program on my phone?

Yes. The website works well in a phone browser.

What are some alternatives to Global Volcanism Program?

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