Volcanoes of Turkey

There are about 1400 active volcanoes around the world. These are considered ‘active’ having had eruptions in the last 10,000 years. That sounds a long time, but in geological time is very recent. we consider activity within that time as indicating that there could be new activity in the future. Turkey is home to just ten volcanoes we think are active. There are many more that we think had activity before 10,000 years ago.

Here you can learn more about the volcanoes in Turkey. Take a look through their profiles, and if you would like to know more, please take a look at the references we provide.

ACTIVE VOLCANOES

Volcanoes known to have been active in the recent past, and believed to still have potential for activity.

  • Acıgöl
  • Ağrı
  • Erciyes Dağı
  • Göllü Dağı
  • Hasan Dağı
  • Karaca Dağ
  • Karapınar Field
  • Kula
  • Nemrut Dağı
  • Tendürek Dağı

POSSIBLY ACTIVE

​Volcanoes that may have been active in the past 10,000 years, but not confirmed.

  • Girekol Tepe
  • Gölcük
  • Kars Plateau
  • Süphan Dağı

INACTIVE VOLCANOES

Volcanoes that haven't erupted for many thousands of years..

  • Cappadocia