The Weekly Volcanic Activity Report: January 1-7, 2026
New activity/unrest was reported for 9 volcanoes from January 1 to 7, 2026. During the same period, ongoing activity was reported for 15 volcanoes.
Evacuations underway after Mayon volcano’s dome collapse and pyroclastic flows, Philippines
Nearly 3 000 residents have been evacuated from communities around Mayon volcano in Albay Province, Philippines, after the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) raised the alert status to Level 3 on January 6, 2026. The evacuation follows intensified dome collapse events, pyroclastic density currents, and ongoing effusive lava extrusion at the summit.
Alert Level 3 issued for Mayon volcano as dome collapse triggers pyroclastic density currents, Philippines
PHIVOLCS raised Mayon Volcano’s alert status to Level 3 on January 6, 2026, following intensified dome collapse events and effusive lava extrusion at the summit crater. The next day, Tokyo VAAC reported a brief ash emission to 2 700 m (9 000 feet), consistent with ongoing shallow magmatic activity.
Mount Etna’s Northeast Crater erupts for the first time in 28 years, Italy
Two paroxysmal eruptions occurred at Mount Etna’s Northeast Crater on December 27, 2025, marking the first major eruptive episode from this crater in almost 28 years. The events produced lava fountains up to 500 m (1 640 feet), eruptive columns rising over 10 km (6 miles) above sea level, and a short lava flow from the nearby Voragine Crater. Activity gradually declined by December 28, with continued strombolian explosions and weak effusion.
Strong explosive activity at Etna opens new vent feeding lava flow toward Valle del Bove, Italy
Etna’s eruptive activity intensified rapidly between December 24 and 27, 2025, culminating in short-lived lava fountains about 200 m (650 feet) high and a new lava flow from the upper Voragine crater toward the Valle del Bove. INGV Etna Observatory (OE) raised the Aviation Color Code to Red on December 27 as tremor and infrasound amplitudes reached very high levels.
Eruption at Piparo Mud Volcano damages roads and homes, Trinidad and Tobago
Activity at the Piparo Mud Volcano in Trinidad and Tobago began increasing early on December 24, 2025, and continued through Christmas, ejecting mud up to 4.6 m (15 feet) into the air and damaging roads, homes, and nearby infrastructure. Officials confirmed visible cracks, ground uplift, and frequent eruptions occurring every 10–20 seconds as assessments and safety operations remained underway.
The Weekly Volcanic Activity Report: December 17-23, 2025
New activity/unrest was reported for 4 volcanoes from December 17 to 23, 2025. During the same period, ongoing activity was reported for 19 volcanoes.
Kīlauea enters eruptive episode 39 exactly one year into ongoing summit eruption, with lava fountains rising over 420 m (1 400 feet)
Kīlauea entered eruptive episode 39 at 20:10 HST on December 23, 2025 (06:10 UTC on December 24) as lava fountains rose from twin vents on the floor of Halemaʻumaʻu crater. Within about 95 minutes, fountain heights increased from 10 m (30 feet) to more than 420 m (1 400 feet), with lava flows covering 10–20% of the crater floor by 21:14 HST and a plume reaching 6 000 m (20 000 feet).
Sand miner trapped by large lahar on Mount Semeru, Indonesia
A large lahar triggered by heavy rains on Mount Semeru trapped a man in the Regoyo River in East Java, on Sunday, December 21, 2025.
The Weekly Volcanic Activity Report: December 10-16, 2025
New activity/unrest was reported for 5 volcanoes from December 10 to 16, 2025. During the same period, ongoing activity was reported for 17 volcanoes.
