Welcome to our blog on “Recent Volcanic Eruption in News 2025”! This topic is very important for SSC, Banking, RRB NTPC, UPSC, and other state-level exams under current affairs. A volcanic eruption happens when hot lava, ash, and gases come out from a volcano.
In 2025, some big volcanoes around the world made news because of strong eruptions that affected people, travel, and the environment. In this post, we will tell you about the latest volcanic eruptions, their locations, and why they are important for your exam.
If you are preparing for the general awareness or current events sections, this topic will help you score better. Stay updated and read till the end to learn all the important points in an easy-to-understand way!
Recent Volcanic Eruptions
Volcanic Eruption in 2024-25
| Volcano | Location | Country/Region/Planet |
|---|---|---|
| Reykjanes | Reykjanes Peninsula | Iceland |
| Kilauea Volcano | Hawaii Island | The Southeastern shore of Hawaii Island |
| Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki | Southeastern part of the island of Flores, Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Noctis | South of the planet’s equator, in Eastern Noctis Labyrinthus | Mars |
| Mount Etna | East coast of Sicily, Catania | Italy |
| La Cumbre | Fernandina Island | Galápagos Islands |
| Ibu | Northwest coast of Halmahera Island | Indonesia |
| Mount Kanlaon | Island of Negros | Philippines |
🔘 The Shiveluch volcano erupted following a 7.0 magnitude earthquake that struck off the eastern coast of Russia.
🔘 Recently, a new study revealed that the rock and ash ejected during the Hunga-Tonga volcano eruption collapsed vertically and directly into the ocean. This volcano is associated with the Pacific Ocean.
Volcanic Eruption in 2023
| Volcano | Location | Country/Region |
|---|---|---|
| Klyuchevskaya Sopka | The Highest mountain in Siberia, the Kamchatka Peninsula | Russia |
| Anak Krakatau | Anak Krakatau Islands | Indonesia |
| Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai | Pacific Ocean | Pacific Ocean |
| Litli-Hrútur | Reykjanes Peninsula | Iceland |
| Ubinas | Moquegua Region of southern Peru | Peru |
| Mount Fagradalsfjall | Reykjavík, Iceland | Iceland |
| Shishaldin | Unimak Island, Alaska | Alaska, USA |
| The southeastern shore of Hawaii Island | The Southeastern shore of Hawaii Island | Hawaii, USA |
| Mayon | Albay in Bicol, Philippines | Philippines |
| Fuego | Guatemala | Guatemala |
| Nevado del Ruiz | Border of the departments of Caldas and Tolima in Colombia | Colombia |
| Mount Merapi | located on the border between the province of Central Java and the Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia. | Indonesia |
| Kilauea | Southeastern shore of Hawaii Island | Hawaii |
| Ibu | Northwest coast of Halmahera Island | Indonesia |
