Hello Brad - The number of volcanic eruptions isn't increasing. The Smithsonian Institute has more information on this question here: http://www.volcano.si.edu/faq.cfm#q6 Thanks, cheryl -------- Brad Wickham wrote: Hi from what i see the volcano activity around the world has picked up as have the amount of big quakes,watch for tsunami too lots of action eh? Thanks -- Cheryl Cameron Geologist, Alaska Volcano Observatory Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys voice: 907-451-5012 fax: 907-451-5050