Recent Volcanic Eruptions
Volcanic eruptions have been making significant news in 2024, capturing the attention of scientists and people worldwide. These natural events remind us how powerful and unpredictable our planet can be. In this blog, we’ll explore the latest volcanic eruptions and their locations, which are important for general knowledge.
Volcanic Eruption in 2024
January to November 2024
| Volcano | Location | Country/Region/Planet |
|---|---|---|
| Reykjanes | Reykjanes Peninsula | Iceland |
| Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki | southeastern part of the island of Flores, Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Noctis | South of the planet’s equator, in Eastern Noctis Labyrinthus | Mars |
| Mount Etna | East coast of Sicily, Catania | Italy |
| La Cumbre | Fernandina Island | Galápagos Islands |
| Ibu | North-west coast of Halmahera island | Indonesia |
🔘 The Shiveluch volcano erupted following a 7.0 magnitude earthquake that struck off the eastern coast of Russia.
🔘 Recently, a new study revealed that the rock and ash ejected during the Hunga-Tonga volcano eruption collapsed vertically and directly into the ocean. This volcano is associated with the Pacific Ocean.
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Volcanic Eruption in 2023
| Volcano | Location | Country/Region |
|---|---|---|
| Klyuchevskaya Sopka | Highest mountain in Siberia, Kamchatka Peninsula | Russia |
| Anak Krakatau | Anak Krakatau Islands | Indonesia |
| Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai | Pacific Ocean | Pacific Ocean |
| Litli-Hrútur | Reykjanes Peninsula | Iceland |
| Ubinas | Moquegua Region of southern Peru | Peru |
| Mount Fagradalsfjall | Reykjavík, Iceland | Iceland |
| Shishaldin | Unimak Island, Alaska | Alaska, USA |
| The southeastern shore of Hawaii Island | Southeastern shore of Hawaii Island | Hawaii, USA |
| Mayon | Albay in Bicol, Philippines | Philippines |
| Fuego | Guatemala | Guatemala |
| Nevado del Ruiz | Border of the departments of Caldas and Tolima in Colombia | Colombia |
| Mount Merapi | located on the border between the province of Central Java and the Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia. | Indonesia |
| Kilauea | southeastern shore of Hawaii Island | Hawaii |
| Ibu | North-west coast of Halmahera island | Indonesia |
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