Most Active Volcanoes in the World

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Most Active Volcanoes in the World
The world's most frequently erupting volcanoes ranked by number of recorded eruptions in the modern era. Kilauea in Hawaii holds the distinction of being one of the most continuously active volcanoes on Earth, having been in near-continuous eruption since 1983 — though Stromboli in Italy has been erupting almost continuously for over 2,000 years.
✨ AI Insight

The stark difference in eruption frequency between Stromboli and the other volcanoes highlights its unique geological characteristics, with 2,200 eruptions placing it far ahead of Yasur's 900. This significant gap suggests that Stromboli's persistent activity may be influenced by its location along tectonic plate boundaries, which is common for many active volcanoes. Meanwhile, Kilauea, despite its continuous activity, has only managed 70 recorded eruptions, indicating that not all volcanoes erupt at the same frequency or intensity. The data also shows that while some volcanoes like Sakurajima (500) and Merapi (130) exhibit regular activity, they still fall short of the leading entries, underscoring the variability in volcanic behavior across different regions.

Source:  Wikipedia

Key Findings

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Stromboli (Italy) leads with 2,200 in All Time.
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Average value in All Time: 528  ·  median: 170.
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Gap in All Time: Stromboli (Italy) is 31.4× larger than Kilauea (Hawaii).

Most Active Volcanoes in the World

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Data Insights

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Data Points
8
8 categories  ·  1 year
Top Value
2,200
Stromboli (Italy)
Eruptions (Recorded) · All Time
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1
Eruptions (Recorded)
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All Time
Single year snapshot

Rankings & Full Data

8 records · Eruptions (Recorded) · ranked by All Time

✓ 8 sourced
# Category All Time Source
🥇 Stromboli (Italy) 2,200
🥈 Yasur (Vanuatu) 900
🥉 Sakurajima (Japan) 500
4 Etna (Italy) 190
5 Piton de la Fournaise 150
6 Merapi (Indonesia) 130
7 Santa María (Guatemala) 80
8 Kilauea (Hawaii) 70

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