Volcanoes in Yemen map & data
There are 170 volcanoes mapped in Yemen, spread over 10 regions. The most are in Dhamar Governorate (51), Ma'rib Governorate (37) and Al Mahrah Governorate (33). 6.5% of them carry a name. Well-known examples include جبل الطير, جبل نشوة and الطباب.
Volcanoes by region
| Region | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Dhamar Governorate | 51 | 30% |
| Ma'rib Governorate | 37 | 22% |
| Al Mahrah Governorate | 33 | 19% |
| Al Bayda' Governorate | 24 | 14% |
| San?a? Governorate | 11 | 6.5% |
| 'Amran Governorate | 5 | 2.9% |
| Shabwah Governorate | 4 | 2.4% |
| Al Hudaydah Governorate | 3 | 1.8% |
| ?Adan Governorate | 1 | 0.6% |
| Ad Dali' Governorate | 1 | 0.6% |
Notable volcanoes in Yemen
- جبل الطيرAl Hudaydah Governorate · 244 m · volcano
- جبل نشوةAl Bayda' Governorate · volcano
- الطبابShabwah Governorate · volcano
- حراضة دمتAd Dali' Governorate · volcano
- القاعد الاسفلMa'rib Governorate · volcano
- سد الرباطAl Bayda' Governorate · volcano
- القاعد الاعلىMa'rib Governorate · volcano
- تبة السيطرةMa'rib Governorate · volcano
- حمة الصيدMa'rib Governorate · volcano
- حمة المصاريةMa'rib Governorate · volcano
- حمة المصاريهMa'rib Governorate · volcano
What's in this layer
Every volcano in the layer comes with its name, kind, elevation (peaks), the region it is in, latitude and longitude. Volcanoes, active and dormant.
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Frequently asked questions
How many volcanoes are there in Yemen?
This layer holds 170 volcanoes in Yemen, the most of them in Dhamar Governorate. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
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What information comes with each volcano?
The name, kind, elevation (peaks), the region it is in, latitude and longitude.
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