# USGS Volcano Alerts API

> USGS Volcano Alerts API on Apizie: 2 endpoints (Elevated volcanoes, Monitored volcanoes) returned as clean JSON through one API key. 2 endpoints are live now. Call it over REST at https://www.apizie.tech/v1/places:usgs-volcanoes/{endpoint} or from Claude, ChatGPT and Cursor through the Apizie MCP server. Free plan: 1,000 requests a month.

- Project key: `places:usgs-volcanoes`
- Category: Places
- Status: live
- Source: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov
- Page: https://www.apizie.tech/api/places/usgs-volcanoes
- OpenAPI: https://www.apizie.tech/api/places/usgs-volcanoes/openapi.json

US volcanoes with elevated alert levels and their latest notices, from the USGS Volcano Hazards Program.

## Endpoints

### Elevated volcanoes
`GET https://www.apizie.tech/v1/places:usgs-volcanoes/elevated`

### Monitored volcanoes
`GET https://www.apizie.tech/v1/places:usgs-volcanoes/monitored`

## Example
```
curl "https://www.apizie.tech/v1/places:usgs-volcanoes/elevated" \
  -H "x-api-key: $APIZIE_KEY"
```

## FAQ

### How do I call the USGS Volcano Alerts API?
Create a free Apizie key, then send GET https://www.apizie.tech/v1/places:usgs-volcanoes/elevated with the header x-api-key. Every endpoint returns { project, data, timestamp }.

### Is the USGS Volcano Alerts API free on Apizie?
Yes. The Free plan includes 1,000 requests a month at 100 requests a minute, no credit card.

### Can AI agents use the USGS Volcano Alerts API?
Yes. Add the Apizie MCP server (https://www.apizie.tech/mcp) to Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or VS Code, then ask in plain language. The agent calls run_scraper with project key places:usgs-volcanoes.

### What is the status of the USGS Volcano Alerts API?
Live: works with just an Apizie key