Volcano Tracker

An interactive map and list of the world's volcanoes and their last eruption — search near you, and filter by how recently they erupted or by type. Data from the Smithsonian Global Volcanism Program. Free, no sign-up.

Volcanoes worldwide

This is a catalogue, not an eruption-warning system. It shows volcanoes and their last recorded eruption from the Smithsonian GVP — it does not issue alerts or predict eruptions. For current activity, follow the GVP Weekly Volcanic Activity Report and your local volcano observatory.

100% free, no sign-up Your location stays in your browser Data from Smithsonian GVP

How It Works

Open it and the world's volcanoes load — no account, no key.

1

Read the map

Every Holocene volcano is a dot on the world map, coloured by how recently it last erupted — red for volcanoes active since 2000, fading to grey for those with no confirmed Holocene eruption.

2

Filter by activity and type

Narrow the list to volcanoes that have erupted since 2000 or 1900, or to a type such as stratovolcano, shield or caldera. The map and list update instantly.

3

Find volcanoes near you

Tap "Near me" or search a place to sort by distance and mark your position on the map. Each volcano links to its official Smithsonian GVP page for the full eruptive history.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does the volcano data come from?
From the Smithsonian Institution's Global Volcanism Program (GVP) Volcanoes of the World database — the standard reference for the world's roughly 1,300 Holocene volcanoes and their eruptive histories. LK Forge shows this data on a map and list; it does not detect or monitor volcanoes itself.
Is this a volcano eruption-warning system?
No. It is a catalogue of known volcanoes and their last recorded eruption — it does not issue alerts or predict eruptions. For current activity and official alerts, follow the GVP Weekly Volcanic Activity Report and your local volcano observatory, such as the USGS Volcano Hazards Program.
How do I find volcanoes near me?
Tap "Near me" and allow location access, or type a city or place into the search box. The list then sorts by distance and shows how far each volcano is, with your reference point marked on the map. Your device location stays in your browser and is only used to measure distances.
What does "Holocene" mean, and how are the colours chosen?
Holocene volcanoes are those known or thought to have erupted in roughly the last 12,000 years — the ones considered potentially active. Each dot is coloured by how recently it last erupted: red since 2000, orange since 1900, amber since 1000 CE, stone for older, and grey for volcanoes with no confirmed Holocene eruption.
Is the tracker free and does it need an account?
Yes — completely free, no account, no sign-up and no API key. The volcano catalogue loads the moment the page opens.