Eruption history
VEI – Volcanic Explosivity Index: 0 = lava outpouring, 4 = like Eyjafjallajökull 2010, 6 = like Pinatubo 1991, 7 = like Tambora 1815. The scale is logarithmic – each step is about 10 times more material.
| Start | End | VEI | Vent and dating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 September 2012 | continuing | 0 | Mawson Peak · Observations: Reported |
| 11 March 2006 | 3 March 2008 | 0 | Mawson Peak · Observations: Reported |
| 9 June 2003 | 14 June 2004 | 0 | Mawson Peak · Observations: Reported |
| 7 March 2000 | 16 February 2001 | 2 | Mawson Peak and upper south flank · Observations: Reported |
| 2 January 1993 | — | 2 | Mawson Peak · Observations: Reported |
| 29 May 1992 | — | 0 | Mawson Peak · Observations: Reported |
| 14 January 1985 | 16 January 1987 | 2 | Mawson Peak · Observations: Reported |
| 13 April 1954 | 13 June 1954 | 2 | Mawson Peak · Observations: Reported |
| 20 August 1953 | 18 November 1953 | 2 | Mawson Peak · Observations: Reported |
| 24 January 1950 | 12 March 1952 | 2 | Mawson Peak · Observations: Reported |
| 16 March 1910 | 16 April 1910 | 2 | Mawson Peak · Observations: Reported |
Data: Global Volcanism Program, Smithsonian Institution (#234010)