Volcanoes in Australia are the result of hotspot activity.
Most volcanoes are extinct, but there is a province in Victoria which is dormant, and may erupt in the future.
Australia's currently active volcanoes are Heard Island, and McDonald Islands.
Australian Islands North Queensland Central Queensland Southern Queensland |
Northern NSW
Central
and Southern NSW
Torres Strait
|
South
Australia
Victoria
Tasmania volcanic regions Tasman Sea |
Burning
Mountain
Non-volcanic emissions of hot gas
and sulphur in rural NSW, Australia.
Mystery Craters
Craters located near Bundaberg, which might have volcanic origin.
Recent Australian
Tsunamis
Ancient Australian
Tsunamis
Volcanic Tsunamis
Further reading
Sutherland 1995, The Volcanic Earth, UNSW Press, Sydney.