Hello Brad - Worldwide volcanic activity is not increasing, but our ability to detect and report volcanic activity is improving. There are youngish volcanoes in Canada: http://volcano.oregonstate.edu/vwdocs/volc_images/north_america/canada/Canad... If you have questions about Canadian volcanoes, please contact the Geological Society of Canada. Thank you, Cheryl -------- Brad Wickham wrote: Hello,lots of ongoing volcanic activity from around the world,but soon I think it is going to happen here in the northwest. But you never know,& I hope we are all prepared for such an event. just my thoughts, from,Vancouver,BC Thanks eh -- Cheryl Cameron Geologist, Alaska Volcano Observatory Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys voice: 907-451-5012 fax: 907-451-5050