8 Most Active Volcanoes In The World

1. Kilauea, Hawaii

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2. Mount Etna, Italy

[{"selector":"#anim-a4f77791-ed2b-4a72-b915-6499548f2523 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-1.4210854715202004e-14%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Another of the most active volcanoes, it last erupted on August 14, 2023. Credits: Unsplash

3. Mauna Loa, Hawaii

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4. Mount Vesuvius, Italy

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5. Taal Volcano, Philippines

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6. Mount Merapi, Indonesia

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7. Mount Nyiragongo, Democratic Republic Of The Congo

[{"selector":"#anim-32e033b2-29aa-4e5f-87e1-24ec01b87167 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] This African volcano has burst at least 34 times since the 19th century. Credits: Unsplash

8. Eyjafjallajökull, Iceland

[{"selector":"#anim-fc538065-8561-4068-99c8-c88a8fed6a7f [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] The caldera of this volcano is covered with ice and makes for a beautiful natural juxtaposition. Credits: Unsplash

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