Results: Volcanoes

There are about 169 volcanoes in the United States that scientists consider active. Most of these are located in Alaska, where eruptions occur virtually every year. Others are located throughout the west and in Hawaii (see our Volcano Activity Map for their locations). Kilauea volcano in Hawaii is one of the most active volcanoes on Earth. It has been erupting almost continuously since 1983. Have you ever been to a volcano site?

There are a lot in Hawaii, if you traveled there is this something you would like to go see?

On May 18, 1980, a major volcanic eruption occurred at Mount St. Helens, a volcano located in the state of Washington, United States. The eruption (a VEI 5 event) was the only significant volcanic eruption to occur in the contiguous 48 U.S. states since the 1915 eruption of Lassen Peak in California. Do you remember this event?

Did you experience any ash aftermath in your area?

You can sign up for earthquake and active volcano alerts, does this interest you in any way?