As of my last update in September 2021, the world's major
volcanoes include several notable ones known for their significant eruptions
and potential hazards. Keep in mind that new volcanic activity can arise, and
the status of these volcanoes may have altered since my last update Here are
some of the major volcanoes around the globe.
Mount Vesuvius
(Italy): Located near Naples, Italy, Vesuvius is famous for its eruption in
79 AD, which destroyed the ancient Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum.
Mount St. Helens
(United States): Located in the state of Washington, Mount St. Helens had a
massive eruption in 1980, one of the most significant volcanic events in U.S.
history.
Mount Fuji
(Japan): An iconic stratovolcano and Japan's highest peak, Mount Fuji is
considered an active volcano but has not erupted since 1707.
Krakatoa
(Indonesia): Krakatoa, or Krakatau, is a volcanic island in Indonesia that
experienced a catastrophic eruption in 1883, which resulted in one of the
deadliest and most destructive volcanic events in recorded history.
Mount Pinatubo
(Philippines): Located in the Philippines, Mount Pinatubo's eruption in
1991 was one of the most significant eruptions of the 20th century, impacting
global climate for years.
Mauna Loa (United
States): Located in Hawaii, Mauna Loa is one of the largest and most active
volcanoes on Earth.It has frequent eruptions but is closely monitored by the
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.
Eyjafjallajökull
(Iceland): The eruption of Eyjafjallajökull in 2010 caused widespread
disruption to air travel across Europe due to the volcanic ash cloud.
Mount Etna
(Italy): Situated in Sicily, Mount Etna is one of the world's most active
volcanoes, with frequent eruptions.
Cotopaxi
(Ecuador): Cotopaxi is one of the highest active volcanoes in the world,
located in the Andes of Ecuador.
Popocatépetl (Mexico): Known as "El Popo," this stratovolcano is close to Mexico City and is one of Mexico's most active volcanoes .World’s major volcanoes
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