What volcanoes have erupted in the last 10 years?

List of volcanic eruptions in the 21st century

Do volcanoes erupt every 10 years?

On average, there are about 50-70 volcanoes that erupt every year. Some of them erupt multiple times, while others only have one eruption. The typical number of individual eruptions per year is more in the range of about 60-80.

Are volcanic eruptions increasing or decreasing?

The Global Volcanism Program does not see any evidence that volcanic activity is actually increasing. The apparent increase in activity reflects increases in populations living near volcanoes to observe eruptions and improvements in communication technologies to report those eruptions.

When was the last large volcanic eruption?

The last major volcanic eruption that happened in recent years was Mount St. Helens in Washington state in 1980, which was measured at VEI-5. Mount Pinatubo in the Philippines in 1991 was classified a VEI-6 eruption.

Which volcano killed the most people?

The volcano that killed the most people is Tambora in Indonessia it killed around 92,000 people.

What was the biggest volcano eruption ever recorded?

The largest volcanic eruption in recorded history is that out Mount Tambora on Sumbawa island , Indonesia. Taking place on 10 April 1815, the eruption was so loud it sounded like a a gunshot to people on the island of Sumatra, 2,600 km (1,615 mi away).

What is the worst volcanic disaster?

The worst volcano-related disaster the world has ever witnessed occurred on the Sumbawa Island of Indonesia in 1815.

When was the last volcano eruption?

The last time that this volcano erupted was around the year 1877. Mount Saint Helens , in Washington D.C., is a famous volcano whose eruptions began about 120 years ago. Since this volcano began erupting, it has destroyed many homes and killed many people. The last time the volcano erupted was in the year 1980.