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Pleiades, The: eruption history
Elevation3,040 m
TypeStratovolcano
Confirmed eruptions1#9 of 19 in country
Latest eruption1050 BCE
Largest VEI–
Location-72.67, 165.50
Eruptions (latest first, up to 60)
| Start | VEI | End | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1050 BCE | – | – | NE of Mount Pleiones (Taygete Cone) |
Nearby volcanoes
| Volcano | Distance | Eruptions |
|---|---|---|
| Melbourne | 189 km | 1 |
| McMurdo Province at 76.8°S | 468 km | 0 |
| Erebus | 542 km | 20 |
| Sturge Island | 587 km | 0 |
| Royal Society Range | 623 km | 0 |
| Morning | 650 km | 0 |
| Buckle Island | 661 km | 2 |
| Young Island | 705 km | 0 |
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.