Since January 1, 2025, 70 volcanic eruptions have been recorded worldwide — from explosive ash columns to relentless lava flows, both on land and beneath the oceans. Tracked by the Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program, this level of activity is above average, with many eruptions concentrated along the Pacific Ring of Fire, but also appearing in Iceland, the Mediterranean, Africa, and remote island chains. Some eruptions made headlines. Many didn’t. All of them are part of Earth relea

Like clockwork, this volcano erupts almost every hour. Learn more: http://on.natgeo.com/2l4GuVw | National Geographic

🌍 46 Volcanoes in Continuing Eruption Right Now! 🌋 As of Sept 28, 2025, the Global Volcanism Program confirms that 46 volcanoes worldwide remain in “continuing eruption” status. 🔥 Notable hotspots: • Kīlauea (Hawaii, USA): glowing lava rivers & gas emissions • Great Sitkin (Alaska, USA): lava effusion at the summit • Fuego (Guatemala): explosive eruptions & ash plumes • Sakurajima (Japan): frequent bursts of ash and gas • Etna (Italy): strombolian activity lighting up the night sky • Barren I