Explore notable active volcanoes around the world on this interactive volcano map. Filter by volcano type, click any pin for its status, elevation and history, and follow the links to learn more. The clustering of pins reveals the Ring of Fire at a glance.
Each pin marks a notable volcano, colored by its volcano type. Use the buttons above to show or hide types — for example, isolate the purple calderas to see the locations of potential large eruptions, or the red stratovolcanoes that dominate subduction zones. Zoom in and clusters split into individual volcanoes; click any pin for details.
Notice how pins concentrate around the rim of the Pacific. About 75% of the world's active volcanoes sit on the Ring of Fire, where tectonic plates collide at subduction zones. Mid-plate chains like Hawaii sit over hotspots instead, while Iceland straddles a mid-ocean ridge. Understanding these settings explains the whole map.
The list below mirrors the map pins. It includes history-making volcanoes like Vesuvius, Krakatoa and Tambora, frequently active ones like Etna and Sakurajima, and accessible destinations covered in our volcano tourism guide.