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Chaine des Puys: eruption history
Elevation1,464 m
TypeLava dome
Confirmed eruptions8#5 of 18 in country
Latest eruption4040 BCE
Largest VEI–
Location45.79, 2.98
Eruptions (latest first, up to 60)
| Start | VEI | End | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4040 BCE | – | – | Montcineyre, Estivadoux, Pavin |
| 5760 BCE | – | – | Puy de Come, Puy Montchier |
| 6020 BCE | – | – | Puy de Lassolas, Puy de la Vache |
| 6250 BCE | – | – | Puy de Pariou |
| 6550 BCE | – | – | Puys Chopine, Vasset, Cratère Kilian |
| 7020 BCE | – | – | |
| 7740 BCE | – | – | Puy Mey |
| 7840 BCE | – | – | Western Puy de Dôme |
Nearby volcanoes
| Volcano | Distance | Eruptions |
|---|---|---|
| Olot Volcanic Field | 404 km | 0 |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | 566 km | 2 |
| Colli Albani | 901 km | 0 |
| Calatrava Volcanic Field | 960 km | 1 |
| Ischia | 1,046 km | 23 |
| Campi Flegrei | 1,056 km | 20 |
| Vesuvius | 1,077 km | 54 |
| Marsili | 1,180 km | 2 |
Eruption records from the Smithsonian Global Volcanism Program; older eruptions may be missing. VEI = Volcanic Explosivity Index (0–8). For current alerts, check the official agency.