Major Volcanic Eruptions

Africa

Cameroon:
- Monoun (1984)
- Nyos (1986)
Congo:
- Nyamuragira (1912; 1938)
- Nyiragongo (1977)
Ethiopia:
- Dubbi (1861)

Asia

Indonesia:
- Agung (1963)
- Awu (1856)
- Galunggung (1822)
- Kalut (1586; 1919)
- Krakatau (1883)
- Merapi (1930)
- Tambora (1815)
- Toba (7200 BCE)
Japan:
- Asama (1783)
- Bandai-san (1883)
- Unzen (1792, 1991)
Philippines:
- Pinatubo (1991)
- Taal (1911)
Russia:
- Bezymianny (1956)
- Shiveluch (1854)
- Tolbachik (1975)
Saudi Arabia:
- Harat Rahat (1256)

Atlantic Islands

Azores:
- Furnas (1630)
Canary Islands:
- Lanzarote (1730)
Cape Verde Islands:
- Fogo (1995)
Guadeloupe:
- La Soufrière (1976)
Iceland:
- Askja (1875)
- Heimaey (1973)
- Hekla (1300)
- Katla (1311)
- Krafla (1984)
- Laki (1783)
- Surtsey (1963)
Martinique:
- Mount Pelée (1902)
Montserrat:
- La Soufrière (1976)
St. Vincent:
- Soufrière Hills (1995)

Europe

Greece:
- Santoni (1650 BCE)
Italy:
- Campi Flegrei (1538)
- Etna (1614-1624; 1669; 1843; 2000-2001)
- Vesuvius (79; 1631; 1906; 1944)

North America

Costa Rica:
- Arenal (1968)
- Irazu (1963)
El Salvador:
- Ilopango (260 BCE)
Guatemala:
- Santa Maria (1902; 1929)
Mexico:
- Colima (1576)
- El Chicon (1982)
Nicaragua:
- Coseguina (1835)
- Mombacho (1570)
United States:
- Crater Lake (2900 BCE)
- Lassen Peak (1914)
- Mt. St. Helen's (1980)
- Novarupta (1912)
- Redoubt (1989)
- Spurr (1992)

Oceania

New Zealand:
- Ruapehu (1953)
- Tarawera (1886)
- Taupo (1846)
Papua New Guinea:
- Lamington (1951)
- Long Island (1660)
- Manam (1996)
- Rabaul (1850; 1937)
- Ritter (1888)
Solomon Islands:
- Ruapehu (1953)
- Tinakula (1840)
Vanatu:
- Kuwae (1425)

South America

Chile:
- Hudson (1991)
- Villarrica (1810 BCE, 1971)
Colombia:
- Dona Juana (1897)
- Galeras (1993)
- Guagua Pichincha (1993)
- Ruiz (1985)
Ecuador:
- Cotopaxi (1698; 1877)
Peru:
- Huaynaputina (1600)

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