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...
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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.
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).
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Data Points
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8 categories
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1 year
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Top Value
2,200
Stromboli (Italy)
Eruptions (Recorded) · All Time
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Eruptions (Recorded)
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Period
All Time
Single year snapshot
Category Rankings
Ranked by All Time value · vs. All Time| # | Category | All Time | All Time | Change |
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| 🥇 | Stromboli (Italy) | 2,200 | 2,200 | +0% |
| 🥈 | Yasur (Vanuatu) | 900 | 900 | +0% |
| 🥉 | Sakurajima (Japan) | 500 | 500 | +0% |
| 4 | Etna (Italy) | 190 | 190 | +0% |
| 5 | Piton de la Fournaise | 150 | 150 | +0% |
| 6 | Merapi (Indonesia) | 130 | 130 | +0% |
| 7 | Santa María (Guatemala) | 80 | 80 | +0% |
| 8 | Kilauea (Hawaii) | 70 | 70 | +0% |
Statistical Summary — All Time
2,200
Maximum
70
Minimum
528
Average
170
Median
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