Volcanic is a web application for exploring and tracking volcanic activity worldwide. It combines real-time data and interactive tools to provide an engaging experience for volcano enthusiasts.
Volcanic brings together volcano data, advanced search, interactive maps, and user achievements in one place. The app includes admin management tools, a real-time activity feed, and an AI chatbot when API keys are configured.
For local setup, database configuration, and API key requirements, see SETUP.md.
Once the application is running and seeded, you can log in with the following credentials:
| Role | Username | Password |
|---|---|---|
| Admin | admin |
Volcanic!Demo#2026 |
| User | MarioR |
Volcanic!User#2026 |
Try the hosted demo here: https://volcanic.onrender.com/
- Log in as an admin or user, or create your own user
- Browse volcanoes, apply filters/sorting, and view profiles
- Use the admin dashboard to manage volcanoes, achievements, and users
- Explore the interactive map, chatbot, and real-time activity feed
- Demo data is periodically reset, and newly created accounts will not persist (ephemeral storage).
- The demo is limited to 100 requests per month per API (Ambee and Google Gemini), once a limit is reached, the related real-time activity or chatbot features will not work.
| Feature | Contributor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Admin Forms | Carolina | Manage volcanoes, achievements, and users |
| Chatbot | Gabriele | Interactive assistant using REST API |
| Real-Time Activity | Luigi | Integration of Ambee API for live data |
| Advanced Search | Manish | Sophisticated filtering for volcanoes |
| Interactive Map | Lara | Custom Leaflet-based map with real-time status updates |
| Filter and Sorting System | Mats | Filter or sort volcanoes by specific criteria |