What is VolcanoSpotting?
VolcanoSpotting is an independent volcanic intelligence platform that combines activity, weather, satellite signals, travel, access and UAS/airspace context into a practical reading for travellers, creators, photographers, journalists, observers and drone pilots.
About the platform
A practical reading of volcanic activity
The platform brings together signals and operational context to help understand which volcanoes are active, which show unrest and which conditions may affect a visit, filming plan, observation or travel decision.
Built for travellers, creators and observers
VolcanoSpotting is designed for people who need a fast but contextual reading: travellers, photographers, video creators, journalists, volcano observers and drone pilots who want to prepare better decisions.
Combined data, not a single source
The value of VolcanoSpotting is in combining volcanic signals, weather, thermal anomalies, SO₂, travel, access and UAS/airspace context in one interface. Each individual data point can be limited; reading them together helps clarify the operational picture.
What VolcanoSpotting is not
It is not a volcano observatory, it does not issue official alerts, it does not replace aviation authorities or emergency services and it should not be used as the sole basis for safety decisions. The information is indicative and should always be checked against official and local sources.
Why it exists
The goal is to turn scattered data into a visual, useful and actionable reading, especially for people deciding whether it is worth observing, documenting or planning an approach to an active volcano with more context than usual.
You can also review the sources used to build this reading: volcanic data, weather, satellite signals and UAS/airspace context.
View sources and methodology