- Koryaksky volcano
- Volcano Merapi
- Papandayan volcano
- Sakurajima volcano
- Mount Vesuvius
- Mount Etna
- Volcano Yasur
- Mayon volcano
- Nyiragongo volcano
- Volcano teide
- Volcano Popocatepetl
The most dangerous volcanoes in the world pose a huge risk to human life if they erupt. But scientists are monitoring them around the clock. This means that as soon as the volcanoes are going to "wake up", local authorities will be able to take emergency measures, in particular, to evacuate the population.
Koryaksky volcano
This one of the most dangerous volcanoes in the world is 35 km away from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. Its absolute height is 3456 m above sea level. The last major eruptions were seen in 1956-1957, but in the winter of 2008 it "woke up" again.
Volcano Merapi
The volcano, 2914 m high, is the “thunderstorm” of the Indonesian island of Java: it erupts violently every 7 years, and smaller eruptions occur several times a year (this is the “curse” of the inhabitants of the nearby city of Yogyakarta). Despite the fact that 350,000 people were evacuated from the surrounding territories in 2010, 353 people became victims of Merapi. Visitors to Merapi at the foot will discover the Prambanan temples and the Borobudur stupa.
Papandayan volcano
Papandayan is another dangerous and active volcano on the island of Java (32 km away from Bandung). Its crater is located at an altitude of 1800 m (the last eruption was in 2002). A river flows down from the slope of the volcano, the water temperature of which is + 42˚. Papandayan is a popular place: tourists will find geysers, hot springs and mud pots at the foot and on the slopes of the volcano.
Sakurajima volcano
The location of Sakurajima (its height is 1118 m) is the Japanese island of Kyushu. Its activity has not stopped since 1955 (the strongest eruption was recorded in 1914, and the last in February 2016).
Tourists are not allowed to climb the volcano, but there are observation points and paths for them, which are laid along a short section of the lava flow (those who wish can take a bicycle, the rental of which will cost 600 yen / hour).
Mount Vesuvius
The 1281-meter Italian Vesuvius erupted 80 times, with the most devastating eruption destroying Pompeii, Herculaneum and other settlements, the ruins of which anyone can see today. A walking trail leads to the volcano, open from 8:30 to 15: 00-18: 00; the entrance ticket will cost 8 euros.
Mount Etna
The location of Etna (height - 3329 m above sea level) is the Italian island of Sicily. Since the existence of the volcano, it has erupted approximately 200 times. You can conquer Etna by going along the eastern, southern or northern routes (in one of the souvenir shops it is worth getting the 70-degree liquor of the same name).
Volcano Yasur
Yasur is located at an altitude of 361 m above sea level on the island of Tanna (Republic of Vanuatu) and continuously “flashes” several times an hour. Yasur is a popular tourist attraction because at night it looks like a fiery fireworks display of fantastic beauty.
Mayon volcano
This active stratovolcano (its height is 2462 m) is a dangerous attraction in the Philippines (Bicol region). Over the past 400 years, Mayon has erupted at least 50 times (in 1814, the city of Sagzawa was completely destroyed and 1200 people died). Since 2011, it has been weakly erupting, which is possibly a sign of a powerful eruption in the future.
Despite the danger, Mayon is an attractive tourist destination: in the national park where it is located, hikers go for mountain biking, hiking, and rock climbing.
Nyiragongo volcano
Nyiragongo (altitude - 3500 m) is considered a dangerous volcano on the African continent (located in the Congo): over the past 150 years, at least 30 eruptions have occurred. One of the powerful eruptions occurred in 2002, as a result of which much of the nearby city of Goma was destroyed. Those who decide to climb to the top of Nyiragongo will see a lava lake.
Volcano teide
Teide (height - 3718 m) is located on the Spanish island of Tenerife. It is worth noting that the crater area is connected to the highway by a cable car (adults will pay 25 euros for a ride on the funicular in both directions, and children 12.5 euros). From the top point, tourists will be able to admire all the Canary Islands.
In addition, all travelers are advised to acquire souvenirs in Tenerife made from pieces of solidified lava.
Volcano Popocatepetl
Popocatepetl (height - 5426 m) is located in Mexico (55 km away from Mexico City) and did not pose a danger for a long time. But the last weak eruption occurred in 2011, and if a more serious explosion occurs in the future, the consequences will be catastrophic. As for active tourists, they are recommended to climb the mountain in March-April and August-September (on the slopes you will be able to see 14 monasteries).
