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Volcanic activity in France today
Map of volcanoes in France
Volcanic alerts in France today
No national alert status is shown because this country’s competent authority is not yet operationally connected to GDE.
EarthSentra does not issue its own volcano alerts. A volcano’s presence in the Smithsonian GVP catalog does not mean it is active, erupting, or under alert.
Historical volcanic eruptions in France
A selection of documented notable historical eruptions for volcanoes linked to France.
26 displayed records · Smithsonian GVP · Snapshot retrieved: 2026-10-21 06:17:33 UTC
| Start | End | Volcano / country | VEI | GVP certainty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929-09-16 | 1932-12-01 ±30 days | Pelee 🇫🇷 France | 3 | Confirmed |
| 1902-04-23 | 1905-10-05 | Pelee Rivière Blanche and summit crater 🇫🇷 France | 4 | Confirmed |
| 1530 ±30 years | — | Soufriere Guadeloupe La Soufrière 🇫🇷 France | 4P | Confirmed |
| 1340 ±50 years | — | Pelee 🇫🇷 France | 4 | Confirmed |
| 890 ±100 years | — | Pelee 🇫🇷 France | 4P | Confirmed |
| 450 [?] | — | Pelee 🇫🇷 France | 4P | Confirmed |
| 350 ±75 years | — | Pelee 🇫🇷 France | 4 | Confirmed |
| 300 [?] | — | Pelee 🇫🇷 France | 4P | Confirmed |
| 130 [?] | — | Pelee 🇫🇷 France | 4P | Confirmed |
| 50 [?] | — | Pelee 🇫🇷 France | 4P | Confirmed |
| 10 ±50 years | — | Pelee 🇫🇷 France | 4 | Confirmed |
| 200 BCE [?] | — | Pelee 🇫🇷 France | 4P | Confirmed |
| 440 BCE [?] | — | Pelee 🇫🇷 France | 4P | Confirmed |
| 590 BCE ±200 years | — | Pelee 🇫🇷 France | 4? | Confirmed |
| 820 BCE ±100 years | — | Soufriere Guadeloupe Morne Amic ? 🇫🇷 France | 3? | Confirmed |
| 1310 BCE ±150 years | — | Soufriere Guadeloupe Morne Amic 🇫🇷 France | 3? | Confirmed |
| 2430 BCE [?] | — | Pelee 🇫🇷 France | 4P | Confirmed |
| 2660 BCE ±200 years | — | Pelee 🇫🇷 France | 4? | Confirmed |
| 2765 BCE ±145 years | — | Fournaise, Piton de la 🇫🇷 France | 5? | Confirmed |
| 3430 BCE ±75 years | — | Pelee 🇫🇷 France | 4? | Confirmed |
| 3500 BCE ±200 years | — | Pelee 🇫🇷 France | 4P | Confirmed |
| 3820 BCE [?] | — | Pelee 🇫🇷 France | 4P | Confirmed |
| 5500 BCE ±200 years | — | Pelee 🇫🇷 France | 4P | Confirmed |
| 6220 BCE ±200 years | — | Pelee Vent slightly south of present summit 🇫🇷 France | 4P | Confirmed |
| 6610 BCE ±150 years | — | Pelee 🇫🇷 France | 4? | Confirmed |
This hub highlights confirmed eruptions with VEI 3 or higher when available. Smaller or uncertain eruptions are not automatically presented as major events. The historical source is Smithsonian GVP.
Volcanic setting of France
Volcanic territories associated with France include the older Chaîne des Puys in mainland France and active systems in overseas territories, including Piton de la Fournaise on Réunion. A listed volcano is not necessarily erupting, and its geological history should be distinguished from any official alert.
How to read this volcanic monitor
The map uses catalog information provided through EarthSentra’s integrated sources. Historical eruption entries reflect documented past events, sometimes with uncertain dates or missing Volcanic Explosivity Index values. They are not forecasts, and the history displayed may be a selection of the full scientific record.
Official alerts and safety information
Use the national geological and civil protection agencies for current hazard levels, exclusion zones and evacuation guidance. EarthSentra’s alert count includes only the monitoring feeds connected to its system; a zero count or missing national feed does not establish that the area is safe.
Additional sources
Consult the Smithsonian Global Volcanism Program for geological context and the global volcano monitor for a worldwide comparison. Always give priority to current local official warnings.