The most dangerous active volcanoes on the planet. Nyiragongo - great and merciless. The most famous volcanoes in the world
Most of volcanoes of our planet is located in the "ring of fire", which stretches along the shores of all Pacific Ocean. And in total there are about 1.5 thousand volcanoes on Earth, of which 540 are active.
Here is a list of the most dangerous ones.
1. Nyiragongo, height 3470 m, Democratic Republic Congo
This is one of the most dangerous volcanoes in Africa. Since 1882, 34 eruptions have been recorded here. The main crater is 250 meters deep and 2 km wide, and contains a lake of actively bubbling lava. This lava is unusually fluid and its flows can reach speeds of 100 km/h. In 2002, the eruption killed 147 people and left 120,000 homeless. The last eruption to date occurred in 2016.
2. Taal, height 311 m, Philippines
This is one of the smallest active volcanoes on our planet. It has erupted 34 times since 1572. Located on the island of Luzon, on Lake Taal. The strongest eruption of this volcano in the 20th century occurred in 1911 - 1335 people died in 10 minutes and in general all living things at a distance of up to 10 km. In 1965, 200 people died. Last eruption - 1977
3. Mauna Loa, height 4169 m, Hawaii (USA)
There are many volcanoes in Hawaii, but this is the largest and most dangerous of all. Since 1832, 39 eruptions have been recorded. The last eruption occurred in 1984, the last strong eruption in 1950.
4. Vesuvius, height 1281 m, Italy
One of the most dangerous volcanoes in the world is located just 15 km east of Naples. The most famous historical eruption occurred in 79 AD. As a result of this catastrophe, two cities - Pompeii and Herculaneum - disappeared from the face of the Earth. IN modern history The last eruption of Vesuvius happened in 1944.
5. Merapi, height 2,930 m, Indonesia
This most active active volcano in Indonesia is located on the island of Java near the city of Yogyakarta. "Merapi" is translated as "mountain of fire". The volcano is young, so it puffs with enviable regularity. Large eruptions occur on average every 7 years. In 1930, about 1300 people died, in 1974 two villages were destroyed, in 2010 353 people died. Last eruption - 2011
6. St. Helens, height 2,550 m, USA
Located 154 km from Seattle and 85 km from Portland. Most famous eruption of this active volcano occurred in 1980, when 57 people died. The eruption was of a rare type - "directed explosion". The process of the volcanic eruption and the spread of the ash cloud was photographed by photographer Robert Landsburg, who died during this eruption, but kept the film. The last activity to date was recorded in 2008.
7. Etna, height 3,350 m, Italy
Mount Etna is located on east coast Sicily. It is the highest active volcano in Europe. During its existence, it erupted about 200 times. In 1992, one of the largest eruptions was recorded, during which the town of Zafferana barely escaped. On December 3, 2015, the central crater of the volcano threw a fountain of lava to a kilometer high. The last eruption is February 27, 2017.
8. Sakurajima, height 1117 m, Japan
The volcano is located on the Osumi Peninsula of Kyushu Island in the Japanese prefecture of Kagoshima. There is almost always a cloud of smoke above the volcano. The eruptions were recorded on August 18, 2013, in March 2009. The last eruption was recorded on July 26, 2016.
9. Galeras, height 4276 m, Colombia
Over the past 7 thousand years, at least six large eruptions and many small ones have occurred on Galeras. In 1993, during the research work six volcanologists and three tourists died in the crater (then the eruption also began). Latest recorded eruptions: January 2008, February 2009, January and August 2010
10. Popocatepetl, height 5426 m, Mexico
The name translates as "smoking hill". The volcano is located near Mexico City. It has erupted 20 times since 1519. The last eruption was recorded in 2015.
11. Unzen, height 1,500 m, Japan
The volcano is located on the Shimabara Peninsula. The eruption of Mount Unzen in 1792 is one of the five most destructive eruptions in human history in terms of the number of human casualties. The eruption caused a tsunami 55 meters high, which killed more than 15 thousand people. And in 1991, 43 people died during the eruption. No eruptions have been observed since 1996.
12. Krakatoa, height 813 m, Indonesia 
This active volcano is located between the islands of Java and Sumatra. Before the historic eruption of 1883, the volcano was much higher and was one big Island. However, the most powerful eruption of 1883 destroyed the island and the volcano. Today, Krakatau is still active and small eruptions occur fairly regularly. Last activity - 2014.
13. Santa Maria, height 3,772 m, Guatemala
The first recorded eruption of this volcano occurred in October 1902, before that he "rested" for 500 years. The explosion was heard 800 km away in Costa Rica, and the ash column rose 28 km. About 6 thousand people died. Today the volcano is active. The last eruption was recorded in 2011.
14. Klyuchevskaya Sopka, height 4835 m, Russia
The volcano is located in the east of Kamchatka, 60 km from the coast. It is the largest active volcano in Russia. Over the past 270 years, more than 50 eruptions have been recorded, the last in April 2016.
15. Karymskaya Sopka, height 1468 m, Russia
Also located in Kamchatka. More than 20 eruptions have been recorded since 1852. eruptions recent years: 2005, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015 Very restless volcano.
For ordinary person the difference between "sleeping" and "extinct" volcanoes is not obvious. But the differences between them are quite significant, since the "sleeping" volcano sooner or later can wake up, arranging catastrophic eruption. But extinct volcanoes are much more reliable in terms of perspective, they will never explode again, and therefore are completely safe. Tour operators and amateurs who know about this active tourism particularly fond of such volcanoes. Below is a list of just some of the largest of a much longer list of extinct volcanoes on Earth.
1. Ojos del Salado, Chile and Argentina (6887 m)
This mountain is the second highest in South America, and among volcanoes - and the first in height. It is located on the Chilean-Argentine border, and the top went to the Argentines. To the west of the volcano to the Pacific Ocean lies the harsh Atacama Desert. In the crater of the volcano, located on the eastern slope of the mountain, at an altitude of 6390 m, there is the highest mountain lake on the planet.
Since not a single case of the eruption of Ojos del Salado was recorded in the entire history of observations, it was classified as extinct. Although passive volcanic activity was sometimes noticed here. For example, in 1937, 1956 and 1993, weak steam and sulfur emissions occurred here. In 1937, climbers from Poland, Jan Szczepanski and Justin Vojznys, conquered this peak, who, during the ascent, discovered the remains of sacrificial altars made by the Incas at the top. Like many other mountains, this volcano was also revered by the Indians as a sacred mountain.
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2. Monte Pissis, Argentina (6795 m)
In Argentina, 550 km north of Aconcagua, in the province of La Rioja, there is another extinct volcano - Monte Pissis. Since it is located within the extremely dry Atacama Desert, snow only appears on its summit in winter. The mountain was named in 1885 in honor of the French geologist Pedro José Amadeo Piz, who worked on behalf of the Chilean government. For the first time this volcano was conquered in 1937 by Polish climbers Jan Szczepanski and Stefan Osiecki.
3. Sajama, Bolivia (6542 m)
In Bolivia, in Central Andes is the highest peak of the Saham country, which is an extinct stratovolcano. Spread around him national park Sajama is in the southwest of the country, about 20 kilometers from the Chilean border. Mankind does not remember the eruptions of this volcano, there are only scientists' assumptions that the last one could have been in the Holocene epoch. Above 6000 meters, eternal glaciation begins here, and below, in some places, semi-desert vegetation is found. The first ascent of the mountain was on the southeast ridge in 1939.
4. Chimborazo, Ecuador (6310 m)
The highest point in Ecuador is the extinct volcano Chimborazo. It is assumed that its last eruption occurred in the 5th-8th centuries. It is curious that it is the top of this volcano that is the point on the earth's surface, the most distant from the center of the planet. Until the beginning of the 19th century, people considered Chimborazo the highest peak planets. At the foot of the volcano is the source of the Guayas River. Its top is covered eternal ice, in some places they descend down the slope to a mark of 4600 m. Melt water from its top is the main source for the local population of the provinces of Chimborazo and Bolivar. In recent decades, due to global warming, the glacier has thawed significantly. Until refrigerators were widely used here, local population actively cut down ice, which was sold in the markets as a means of storing food and cooling rooms in cities, since it is incredibly hot for a person in summer.
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5. Marmolejo, Argentina and Chile (6109 m)
On the border between the Argentinean province of Mendoza and the Chilean metropolitan area is the stratovolcano Marmolejo. South of it is the active, younger San Jose volcano. The Marmolejo caldera is 4 kilometers wide and collapsed from the northwest, resulting in a massive landslide.
6. Cerro Nelli, Bolivia (5676 m)
In the Andes, in the ridge Western Cordillera The extinct volcano Cerro Nelli is located in the Bolivian province of Sud Lipes. The volcano is surrounded by lands that are part of the Andean National Fauna Reserve. E. Avaroa.
7. Sapaleri, Argentina, Bolivia and Chile (5653 m)
Another Andean extinct volcano, Sapaleri is notable for the fact that it is divided into three states: the Argentine province of Jujuy, the Bolivian department of Potosi and the Chilean region of Antofagasta. Sapaleri Volcano has two peaks: northern and southern, and in its crater there is a small lake. The territories around the mountain are under protection: from the Bolivian side natural park E. Avaroa, from Chilean - national reserve Los Flamencos, and with the Agrentine - the protected area of Vilam.
8. Altar, Ecuador (5321 m)
This ancient extinct volcano is located in the Ecuadorian province of Chimborazo. There are 8 more peaks around it, only slightly inferior in height to it. The Sangay National Park is located around the volcano, the capital Quito is located 170 km to the north, and Riobamba is 20 km west of this place. According to ancient Indian evidence, around 1460, the volcano was active, which lasted about 7 years. Then a new formation appeared on its caldera, which collapsed so that the base of the volcano passed over the old caldera. Although studies by volcanologists say that the eruption was more ancient. The body of the mountain is composed of basalts and andesites. Appeared near the volcano small lakes, the water in which has a different color, since basalt rocks have different types impurities.
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9. Istaxihuatl, Mexico (5230 m)
Name of this extinct volcano in the Nahuatl language it means the following: "istak" - "white", and "cihuatl" - "woman", it turns out " white woman". This mountain is the third highest in Mexico, second only to the volcanoes Orizaba (5636 m), and Popocatepetl (5426 m). The Mexicans call her simply Ista. The mountain has 4 peaks at once, the highest of which is Pecho (in Spanish “chest”). The silhouettes of these peaks, when viewed from the east or west, actually resemble the chest, head, feet, and knees of a sleeping woman. And the snow caps on the tops make it white. And nearby, as if guarding her dream, stands the volcano Popocatepetl, and at the same time tries to hide his lust, but from time to time it breaks out in the form of eruptions. The mountain is located 70 kilometers southeast of the capital, from which you can see its peaks sparkling with snow. Since this mountain has always been close to the capitals (at the beginning of the Aztec empire, and then modern Mexico), then her image often flashed in works of art. In modern history, this peak was first conquered in 1889, although according to the archaeological finds made at the top, it became obvious that the Aztecs and even people of earlier civilizations climbed here.
10. Big Ararat, Türkiye (5165 m)
On the territory of Turkey, there is now the Armenian Highlands, in which the cones of the Ararat volcanic massif are located, one of which is the Great Ararat stratovolcano. Its height above the local highlands is 4365 meters. Not far from Big Ararat - just 11 kilometers away - there is a cone of Small Ararat.
Volcanoes are an amazing creation of nature, representing a serious danger to humans. That is why for many centuries people have been trying to unravel the mystery of these beautiful mountains with craters, but despite the many scientific achievements, to predict when the eruption will begin, scientists have not yet learned. There are many volcanoes in the world that are dormant, but can wake up at any moment and cause a lot of problems. Let's look at the top ten volcanoes, which are rightfully called the most dangerous volcanoes in the world.
1 Vesuvius (Italy)
With full confidence we can say that Vesuvius is the most dangerous volcano in the world. Surely, with the mere use of the word volcano, just this name comes to mind. It was Vesuvius in 79 that destroyed the ancient Roman city of Pompeii, burying its inhabitants under a huge amount of lava and ash. The volcano periodically wakes up and it is known that it erupted strongly at least 80 times. In the last century, with its eruptions, it destroyed the cities of Massa and San Sabestiano.
The height of this volcano is 1,281 m. It is formed by three cones, as if inserted into each other. The crater of Vesuvius is approximately 750 m in diameter. This volcano, located in southern Italy, is the only volcano in continental Europe that does not doze, but constantly makes itself felt.
2 Nyiragongo (Africa)
It is another of the world's most dangerous volcanoes, accounting for more than 50 percent of Africa's eruptions. It has extreme activity and a special chemical composition of lava. Its main danger is the non-cooling lava lake - it has a constant temperature of 982 degrees. The ongoing tremors cause hot lava to flow down, and its speed can be up to 100 km / h. The volcano has erupted 34 times since 1882. There were periods when it had constant volcanic activity for several years. In 2002 alone, it caused the death of 147 people. At the same time, he left without a roof over his head thousands local residents. The activity of the volcano is constantly monitored, but it is not yet possible to predict the time of the next eruption.
3 Yellowstone (USA)
There is simply no equal in strength and power to this dormant volcano. According to the landscape of the area, scientists suggested that the volcano erupted incredibly violently more than once. Around this volcano, which is 3,142 meters high, there are hot geysers, which became even hotter in 2002. In 2006, scientists noticed a rise in soil up to 6 cm per year and the appearance of some kind of relief cone at the bottom of Yellowstone Lake. Scientists have calculated the period when the eruptions of the supervolcano are repeated - this happens after 600,000 years. And about 640,000 years have passed since the last splash of hot lava.
4 Popocatepetl (Mexico)
For a long time, this one of the most dangerous volcanoes in the world was considered dormant, but at the end of the 20th century it woke up and now constantly proves that it is not going to weaken its activity. Eruptions are permanent and since 2002 occur every 4 years. Monthly, one can observe how ash and sulfur are thrown into the air. Popocatepetl is considered the second highest volcano in Mexico - its height is 5,452 m. The volcano has a conical shape, a deep oval-shaped crater and sheer walls. It has erupted 36 times already. If the volcanic eruption is very strong, then hundreds of thousands of people will suffer, who today continue to build their homes near the volcano.
5 Sakurajima (Japan)
The middle of the list of the most dangerous volcanoes in the world is occupied by this active volcano of the island of Kyushu. It is constantly active - you can regularly see smoke above its crater, which periodically develops into eruptions. Because of strong eruption in 1914, the island of Kyushu had already ceased to be such, since the poured out lava connected it to the mainland. On this moment along the formed isthmus, a path has even been created along which tourists can go to the volcano. And it is worth noting that this route is very popular, despite the restlessness of Sakurajima.
6 Merapi (Indonesia)
This volcano, whose height is 2914 m, is the largest on the island of Java. Its major eruptions occur every seven years. Twice a year, small eruptions are observed, and smoke can be seen above the crater almost daily. In 1672, the most destructive eruption of Merapi occurred - then the volcano destroyed dozens of settlements, completely changed the existing landscape and the beds of nine rivers. In the 19th century, 9 major eruptions were recorded, and in the 20th century, 13 of them happened. And each time, during the strongest eruptions, thousands of people died, many were left homeless, as settlements simply disappeared from the face of the Earth. The last eruption of Merapi happened in 2010 - then the death toll was about 90 people.
7 Etna (Italy)
Another Italian volcano that is considered very dangerous is Etna. The upper point of this volcano is constantly changing as a result of eruptions, so it is impossible to say with accuracy about the height of the volcano. Etna consists of 400 craters and is located on a site of 1250 km2. About once every three months, small eruptions of this volcano occur. The most dangerous situation is when several craters spew lava and ash at the same time.
8 Galeras (South America)
This Colombian volcano is quite powerful and large in height (it is 4,276 m). At the base, the diameter of the volcano is approximately 20 km. The researchers found that over the past seven thousand years, this volcano has violently erupted at least 6 times. There were also many small eruptions. At the foot of Galeras is located small town, whose inhabitants had to be evacuated in 2010 due to the strongest volcanic eruption. In the city of Pasto, shelters have even been prepared to receive evacuees.
9 Mauna Loa (USA)
Volcano Hawaiian national park recognized as the largest in volume and one of the most dangerous on Earth. Its height is 4169 m, the crater in a circle is almost 6.5 km. Last time the volcano violently erupted in 1950 - a lake of lava was formed, which flowed down the slopes. Today, there is a volcanological station on this volcano, where constant monitoring of Mauna Loa activity is carried out. Solar and atmospheric observatories have also been built on this volcano.
10 Colima (Mexico)
Today, this active volcano poses a serious danger to residents of nearby settlements and even all of Mexico. It reaches a height of 3,846 m. Due to the great power of the volcano, it was even nicknamed the Mexican Vesuvius. The last time the volcano erupted strongly in 2005, people from nearby settlements were evacuated. Since 1576, there have been more than 40 strong eruptions in Colima.
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In countries where there are volcanoes, such as Indonesia, they are located in such large provinces as West Java, East Java or Central Java. One of the most terrible disasters is a volcanic eruption, which can claim hundreds or even thousands of lives. It is impossible to forget about the eruption of the Krakatau volcano, the huge damage and thousands of victims. And here we present a list of the most dangerous and active volcanoes in the world. However, not all volcanoes are dangerous. is in great demand among travelers and connoisseurs of wildlife.
No. 10. Hawaii, Mauna Loa volcano
Mauna Loa is one of the five mountains that make up the island of Hawaii. Although it is not the most high mountain, a volcanic eruption poses a high danger, since its lava is basically liquid, which can lead to serious fires. Mauna LOA is the most big volcano in the world (in terms of volume and area), taking into account the volume of lava, it reaches 18,000 cubic miles. The last eruption occurred on April 15, 1984.
No. 9. Philippines, Taal volcano
Approximately 50 km (31 miles) from the capital city of Manila, one of the most dangerous volcanoes, Taal. This mountain is an island in Taal Lake, which is located inside a caldera formed as a result of very strong previous eruptions (this process is similar to Lake Toba). Taal Volcano is a complex of volcanoes on the island of Luzon in the Philippines. This volcano has erupted several times, including one of the most powerful eruptions that killed more than a thousand people.
No. 8. Papua New Guinea, Ulavun Volcano
Ulawun volcano is located in Papua New Guinea, on the Bismarck archipelago, and is one of the most active and dangerous volcanoes New Guinea. Several eruptions have been recorded, one of the strongest being in 1980, with a plume of ash erupting from Ulawun reaching 60,000 feet in height and its pyroclastic flows engulfing the mountains on all sides.
No. 7. Congo, Nyiragongo Volcano
It has erupted at least 34 times since 1882. One of the worst eruptions occurred on September 17, 2002, when lava that flowed down the slopes of Nyiragongo covered about 40% of the city of Goma and left nearly 120,000 people homeless. Nyiragongo is one of most active volcanoes in Africa, its activity never stops.
No. 6. Indonesia, volcano Merapi
Mount Merapi is a conical volcano located in Indonesia on the border between Central Java and Yogyakarta. Much of the Merapi eruption, including the lava, continues to descend, occasionally accompanied by hot smoke capable of spreading at speeds of up to 120 km per hour. This is the most active and dangerous volcanoes in Indonesia, they became active 10,000 years ago, and since 1548 their activity has not stopped.
No. 5. Colombia, Galeras volcano
This mountain most active volcano in Colombia. Since 2000, its eruptions have occurred almost every year. This is dangerous, because the frequency of eruptions is unpredictable. The Galeras volcano has been active for at least a million years. Its location near the southern Colombian border with Ecuador would have caused hot lava to descend down the slope of Mount Galeras for 3.5 km. The latest eruption on January 3, 2010 forced the government to evacuate 8,000 people.
No. 4. Japan, Sakurajima volcano
The Sakurajima volcano is located on the island of Kyushu in Japan and is one of the the most dangerous volcanoes. March 10, 2009 there was a terrible eruption, when the volcano threw out stones and other rocks up to 2 miles. The intensity of the Sakurajima eruption is one of the strongest not only in Japan, but also in the world. Over the past 45 years, 73 eruptions have been recorded.
No. 3. Mexico, Popocatepetl volcano
The active volcano Popocatepetl is located at an altitude of 5426 meters above sea level. Since December 1994, the dangerous activity of the volcano continued, until such a thing happened in 2000 the strongest eruption as far as history knows. Since 1519, 20 eruptions have been recorded. The explosion was so strong that it threw ashes over a fairly long distance.
No. 2. Italy, Vesuvius volcano
Mount Vesuvius is an active volcano in Gulf of Naples, in Italy, about 9 miles east of Naples. Mount Vesuvius is the only volcano in Europe that has erupted in the last 100 years. This volcano could explode at any moment and severely punish the people living in its vicinity. A lava eruption from a volcano can reach high altitude, so in March 1994 lava splashed to a height of up to 1000 meters. The famous eruption of 79 AD destroyed the ancient Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum.
No. 1. USA, Yellowstone Volcano
Volcano Yellowstone - the most dangerous and active volcano in the world. Rocks and rocks ejected from this volcano can fly up to 1000 km. The volcanic eruption of lava and ash from this mountain threatens the extinction of the living and can cause a massive disaster, because it will entail other volcanic activity, determined by tectonic fluctuations, which will cause other explosions.
All tourists and travelers are interested in learning about the largest volcano in the world. A volcano is a formation on the surface of the Earth, from which magma comes out, forming lava, stones and volcanic gases. There are a huge number of such formations on our planet. Some of them are considered active, as they were active in the historical period.
Many of the volcanoes are extinct and dormant. The latter include those whose eruption is already unlikely, while the former have the possibility of manifestation of activity. Some volcanoes reach incredible sizes and are distinguished by their extraordinary power and beauty.
Of great interest to all travelers are, of course, active volcanoes. They are extraordinarily beautiful and fascinate with their danger of eruption at any moment. Having once seen such a phenomenon, a person receives a lot of incredible impressions that remain in memory for a lifetime. Llullaillaco is considered the highest active volcano in the world. It is located in Argentina in the Peruvian Andes. The height of its peak is 6739 m. The last time the eruption occurred in 1877.
At the top of this volcano is eternal glaciation. It is shaped like a cone. This natural formation has been considered an archaeological site since 1999, as human mummies were found on its top. These were the children of the Incas. There is a possibility that they were sacrificed about 500 years ago.
Mauna Loa Volcano
In terms of volume, Mauna Loa is considered the largest active volcano. The height of its summit is 4169 m, and the volume is estimated at 75,000 km. It is located on the island of Hawaii in the United States. The last time the eruption occurred relatively recently - in 1984.
This volcano, more precisely, its peak and southeastern slope, is part of the national park Hawaiian volcanoes. This park is included in famous List world heritage UNESCO. Mauna Loa is home to animals and plants called endemics. This means that they have a small habitat. Very often, such animals are considered rare, therefore they are listed in the Red Book.
Dangerous volcano Merapi
The most dangerous volcano in the world is Merapi. It is located in Indonesia on the island of Java. Large eruptions occur every 7 years. Small eruptions happen 2 times a year. This mountain destroyed many settlements. Back in 1006, he wiped out the Javanese-Indian kingdom from the face of the Earth, and in 1673 one of the most destructive eruptions occurred. It destroyed several cities and villages at once, which were located at the foot.
In 1930, the volcano also caused major damage. This eruption killed 1,300 people. After 44 years, Merapi destroyed 2 villages, and a year later - another village, 5 bridges, killing 29 people. Moreover, the eruptions overtook many scientists and tourists. The last action of the Merapi volcano was recorded in 2010. This time around 350,000 people were initially evacuated. Some residents did return. Among them, 353 people died, who fell into the flow of volcanic gases, ash and stones.
Volcano with the strongest eruption in history
This is an active volcano, which in the 19th century demonstrated the strongest eruption. The volcano is located in Indonesia. Now its height is 813 m. Before its famous eruption in 1883 it was much higher. Moreover, it was one big island. During the strongest action of the volcano, the main part of the island was destroyed.
The rumble from the eruption was heard even 5000 km from the volcano itself. The volcanic edifice spread over 500 km. The ash rose 30 km, and the gas-ash column - 70 km. Scientists estimated the strength of the explosion at 6 points. The result of such a strong eruption was 37,000 dead and 300 destroyed villages.
There are a lot of different volcanoes in the world, which differ either in their height, or volume, or actions. Some of them are the most dangerous or the oldest. Scientists have not yet compiled an accurate list of volcanoes by their size or degree of danger. Each of them is interesting and unique in its own way. There are volcanoes that are known to every traveler and tourist. The most popular of them are Vesuvius, Fujiyama, Etna. These are the active volcanoes of the world.
Vesuvius has been attracting tourists for many years. Those who visit Naples usually do not miss the opportunity to admire and even climb it famous volcano. Previously, it was possible to climb the mountain using a funicular, and then a regular lift. However, the transport was destroyed by the next eruptions. They did not begin to restore it, so at the moment you can climb the mountain only on foot along a hiking trail.
Mount Fuji is located Japanese island Honshu. He is popular tourist place. Residents consider it sacred. The mountain is also a place of religious pilgrimage for Buddhist and Shinto cults. A temple was built on top of it. In addition, there is a weather station and even Postal office. Scientists believe that Fuji is a weakly active volcano, since recent eruptions took place at the beginning of the 18th century.
A popular volcano located in Italy is. It has many craters, from time to time at least one of them erupts lava. Sometimes the actions of Etna are destructive in relation to the nearest settlements, but, despite this, new residents do not stop settling here. At the foot of the mountain is very fertile soil, which allows you to grow various vegetables and fruits.
Tourists have the opportunity to visit this extraordinary mountain. It must be climbed on foot. Before tourist base can be reached by bus. For lovers of souvenirs, there are shops on the mountain itself where you can buy some kind of souvenir or even a popular 70-degree liquor.
All these and many other volcanoes are extraordinarily beautiful and interesting for residents, travelers and tourists. Each mountain has its own history. Before climbing any volcano, it is necessary to find out the exact information about its activity and the possibility of an eruption, since such natural formations can begin their actions at any moment. Therefore, having decided to admire the extraordinary beauty of volcanoes, protect yourself from accidents.
