7 World's Most Active Volcanoes

Zee Media Bureau
Mar 20, 2024

Sakurajima, Kagoshima, Japan

Sakurajima is one of Japan's most active volcanoes, with frequent explosive eruptions that dust the nearby city of Kagoshima with ash.

Popocatépetl, Mexico

Located near Mexico City, Popocatépetl is an active stratovolcano that has had numerous eruptions in the past centuries.

Eyjafjallajökull, Iceland

Though not constantly erupting, Eyjafjallajökull's 2010 eruption famously disrupted air travel across Europe.

Mount Merapi, Java, Indonesia

Among the most active volcanoes in Indonesia, Mount Merapi has a history of large, deadly eruptions.

Stromboli, Aeolian Islands, Italy

Known for its almost continuous volcanic activity, Stromboli has been erupting for over 2,000 years.

Mount Etna, Sicily, Italy

Europe's tallest and most active volcano, Mount Etna, has a history of eruptions dating back to 1500 BCE.

Kilauea, Hawaii, USA

One of the most active volcanoes on Earth, Kilauea has been erupting almost continuously since 1983.

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