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Volcanoes in South Africa

South Africa has 2 Holocene volcanoes on the map. 1 has erupted since 1926. The highest summits at 1,230 m. Below: how they split by eruption age, and the country’s most recently active volcanoes. From the Smithsonian Global Volcanism Program, snapshot 2026-06-23.

VOLCANOES2
ACTIVE SINCE 19261
HIGHEST SUMMIT1,230 m

By last eruption

Erupted since 19261 · 50%
Historical (1500–1925)0 · 0%
Prehistoric (Holocene)0 · 0%
Last eruption undated1 · 50%

Most recently active in South Africa

The country’s volcanoes, most recent eruption first. Year is the last recorded eruption; elevation is the summit.

2004Marion Island · Shield(s)1,230 m
UndatedPrince Edward Island · Shield672 m

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