2018 Volcanoes in Review
Thanks to Jake and Mari of the Grand Solar Minimum YouTube channel we have an excellent overview of all significant volcanic eruptions of the year.
Out of an estimated 1 500 active volcanoes, on average 50 – 70 erupt every year, spewing steam, ash, toxic gases, and lava.
There were 77 confirmed eruptions at some point during 2018 from 71 different volcanoes in 25 countries; 36 of those were new eruptions that started in 2018.
Links to all the articles presented in the video can be found in our Volcanic eruptions category.
2018 (77 Active Volcanoes)
Planchon-Peteroa
Copahue
Karangetang
Kuchinoerabujima
Gamalama
Soputan
Barren Island
Ulawun
Ketoi
Sarychev Peak
Semisopochnoi
Veniaminof
Alaid
Sangay
Rincon de la Vieja
Nishinoshima
Sierra Negra
Telica
Krakatau
Fernandina
Great Sitkin
Ulawun
Kerinci
Merapi
Karymsky
Marapi
San Cristobal
Piton de la Fournaise
Dieng Volcanic Complex
Kirishimayama
Sangay
Karangetang
Kusatsu-Shiranesan
San Miguel
Mayon
Kadovar
Agung
Ambae
Sangeang Api
Karymsky
Copahue
Rincon de la Vieja
Ol Doinyo Lengai
Aira
Sabancaya
Ebeko
Saunders
Cleveland
Langila
Nevados de Chillan
Masaya
Klyuchevskoy
Pacaya
Turrialba
Villarrica
Manam
Semeru
Sinabung
Etna
Heard
Bezymianny
Reventador
Ambrym
Ibu
Popocatepetl
Suwanosejima
Nyiragongo
Fuego
Bagana
Sheveluch
Kilauea
Erebus
Erta Ale
Stromboli
Dukono
Santa Maria
Yasur
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