Mount Cameroon

 

Mount Cameroon is a very tall active volcano. It has a classic cone shape and is made up of layers of lava, ash, and volcanic mudflows. The volcano erupts often, both with flowing lava and explosive bursts. This poses a danger to people living nearby, mainly from lava, ash, and gas.

Location:	South West Cameroon
Coordinates:	4.211754, 9.176456
Volcano Type:	Stratovolcano

 

Mount Cameroon’s Location:

 

Mount Cameroon’s Latest Status

2026: Not active

 

Mount Cameroon’s Eruptive History

Year	Eruptive Activity Summary
1800-1810 (approx)	Possible eruption reported by explorers, but specific location and intensity unknown.
1838-1839	Eruption on the southeastern flank, producing lava flows.
1845-1846	Significant eruption, likely on the southern flank, with reports of ashfall and lava flows.
1852	Eruption observed, but precise location and details are lacking in historical records.
1865	Eruption on the southern flank, producing lava flows.
1866	Eruption reported, but location and details are uncertain.
1868	Eruption reported, but location and details are uncertain.
1909	Lava flows erupted from a fissure on the southwestern flank, reaching lower elevations.
1922	Major eruption with extensive lava flows that reached the Atlantic coast, impacting coastal communities.
1925	Lava flows erupted on the southeastern flank, potentially impacting settlements.
1954	Eruption on the upper southwestern flank, with ashfall and possible lava flows.
1959	Lava flows from a fissure on the western flank, traveling downslope.
1982	Explosive eruption with significant ashfall affecting Buea and surrounding areas, accompanied by lava flows.
1989	Minor eruption with lava flows, limited impact.
1999	Lava flows reached the Atlantic coast, causing damage to infrastructure and disrupting fishing activities.
2000	Effusive eruption with lava flows, accompanied by significant gas emissions.
2012	Minor eruption with lava flows and ash emissions, relatively low impact.

 

Mount Cameroon Monitoring

Not available for this volcano.

 

Mount Cameroon Images