25 volcanes

25 volcanes

2. The Colima Volcano,

It is considered the most active volcano in Mexico, and in recent years it has emitted smoke and incandescent material on several occasions. At 3,280 meters high, it is located on the border of the states of Jalisco and Colima. In 2015 and 2016, its activity, with an intense ash cloud, forced the evacuation of neighboring communities.

Arthur’s Seat,Escocia

This extinct volcano is located east of the city. You can climb to its nearly 1,000 meters in height via a path that begins at the popular Holyrood Palace, the Queen's official residence in Scotland.

Erta Ale, 2005 y 2017

Located in Ethiopia, Erta Ale is famous for its permanent lava lake, one of the few in the world. In 2005, a major eruption led to the evacuation of local populations and the death of livestock. In 2017, renewed eruptive activity caused lava flows and emissions of toxic gases, affecting nomadic communities in the region. This volcano, situated in the Afar Depression, is a symbol of the intense geological activity of the Rift Valley.

Nyiragongo, 1977 y 2002

Nyiragongo, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, is one of Africa's most active and dangerous volcanoes. In 1977, a sudden eruption caused the partial draining of its lava lake, releasing fast-moving lava flows that killed hundreds of people. In 2002, another eruption destroyed much of the city of Goma, forcing hundreds of thousands to flee. This volcano remains a constant threat to the region due to its proximity to densely populated areas.

3. Turrialba Volcano, Costa Rica

Turrialba Volcano is located in the center of the country, about 60 kilometers from San José. In September 2016, it had its largest eruption in recent decades, spreading an ash cloud over the surrounding towns. Since then, it has experienced numerous expulsions of ash, gas, and incandescent material.

Etna (Italia)

It is another of the most dangerous volcanic craters located in Italy. It is the tallest and most active geological structure on the Eurasian Plate and the tallest in geographical Europe. Its last significant activity was on February 16, 2021, when it registered a strong explosive eruption. The eruption produced a large cloud of lava and ash that dispersed southward across the country.

Monte Camerún, 1999 y 2000

Mount Cameroon, one of West Africa's most active volcanoes, has erupted several times, notably in 1999 and 2000. These eruptions produced spectacular lava flows, which sometimes reached the Atlantic coast. Although less deadly, they disrupted local activities and served as a reminder of the power of this giant, which rises to over 4,000 meters.

Grímsvötn (Islandia)

.This is Iceland's most active volcano, likely due to its location in the northeast of the country. Much of it lies beneath the Vatnajökull glacier, the largest in Europe at 35 square kilometers. The last eruption occurred on May 21, 2011, with ash plumes reaching 12,000 meters, accompanied by several earthquakes.

5. El Nevado del Ruiz, Colombia

It is another of Colombia's most active volcanoes and, according to the Colombian Geological Survey, exhibits regular seismic activity as well as ash emissions. Nevado del Ruiz, at 5,364 meters and located in the country's coffee-growing region, caused the worst natural disaster in Colombian history in November 1985 after an eruption that killed more than 25,000 inhabitants of the town of Armero.

4. El Galeras, Colombia

Located in the department of Nariño, it is considered the most active volcano in Colombia. In a 1993 eruption, it killed a group of scientists and tourists who were inside its crater when it erupted. In recent years, it has maintained constant activity, with small explosions and occasional emissions of ash and smoke.

Monte Rainier, Washington

Con una altura de 4.392 metros sobre el nivel del mar, el monte Rainier​ es un estratovolcán además de la montaña con mayor prominencia de los Estados Unidos continentales. También es considerado uno de los volcanes más peligrosos del mundo; debido a su gran cantidad de hielo glaciar, el monte puede llegar a producir lahares masivos que pondrían en peligro todo el valle del río Puyallup

Monte Rainier, Washington

At 4,392 meters above sea level, Mount Rainier is a stratovolcano and the most prominent mountain in the continental United States. It is also considered one of the most dangerous volcanoes in the world; due to its large amount of glacial ice, the mountain can produce massive lahars that would threaten the entire Puyallup River valley.

1. El Popocatépetl, México

At 5,452 meters high, it is one of the two most active, and therefore most closely monitored, volcanoes in Mexico. Also known as "Popo" or "Don Goyo," it is located between the states of Puebla, Mexico State, and Morelos, about 70 km southeast of Mexico City, and a major eruption could affect some 25 million people. Since 1994, it has been in a phase of activity with lava flows and ash explosions. In 2016, a 3 km high ash cloud put the state of Puebla on alert.

Nyamuragira, 2010 y 2011-2012

Nyamuragira, a neighbor of Nyiragongo, is one of Africa's most active volcanoes. Its often effusive eruptions produce vast lava fields. In 2010 and 2011-2012, lava flows threatened nearby villages and Virunga National Park, home to mountain gorillas. These eruptions also disrupted regional air traffic due to ash emissions.

Monte Redoubt, Alaska

En esta imagen podemos observar una fumarola en el Monte Redoubt, en Alaska, un día antes de que se produjera la erupción del 22 de marzo de 2009. El volcán muestra una salida de vapor y se puede apreciar como el glaciar de la cima se agrieta, derrite y precipita.

Volcán Kilauea, Hawai

Kilauea has erupted approximately 54 times during the 20th century. The image shows a helicopter flying over the eastern slope of the volcano on May 19, 2018, revealing lava flows emerging from an elongated fissure that has formed several lava channels.

Monte Pinatubo, 1991

The eruption of Mount Pinatubo in the Philippines on June 15, 1991, was the second largest of the 20th century. It spewed ash up to 40 km into the atmosphere, causing a drop in global temperatures of nearly 0.5°C for two years. Pyroclastic flows and lahars devastated the surrounding regions, killing more than 800 people and displacing thousands. This eruption also provided an opportunity to test and improve early warning systems.

Monte Unzen, 1792

The 1792 eruption of Mount Unzen in Japan is famous for causing one of the worst volcanic disasters in the country's history. A series of explosions triggered a massive landslide that buried the town of Shimabara and caused a tsunami in Ariake Bay, killing more than 15,000 people. This event inspired literary and artistic accounts and remains a symbol of volcanic hazards in Japan.

Monte Fuji, 1707

The last major eruption of Mount Fuji in Japan occurred in December 1707. Known as the Hōei eruption, it lasted two weeks and blanketed Edo (modern-day Tokyo) in ash. Lava flows and ash caused significant damage to crops and infrastructure. This eruption had a profound cultural impact, influencing Japanese art and literature, and remains a reminder of the destructive power of this national symbol.

Monte Merapi, 2010

The eruption of Mount Merapi in Indonesia in October-November 2010 was one of the most violent of the 21st century. Pyroclastic flows devastated surrounding villages, killing more than 350 people and displacing hundreds of thousands of residents. Ash disrupted air traffic in Southeast Asia and reminded the world of the constant threat posed by Indonesian volcanoes, some of the most active on the planet.

Monte Sakurajima, 1914

Mount Sakurajima in Japan is one of the world's most active volcanoes. Its massive eruption in 1914 produced enormous lava flows that connected the volcanic island to the Ōsumi Peninsula. Although recent eruptions have been less destructive, Sakurajima remains under close monitoring due to its near-constant activity and its proximity to the city of Kagoshima, home to more than 600,000 people.

Vesubio, 79 d.C.

The eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD is one of the most famous in history, burying the Roman cities of Pompeii, Herculaneum, and Stabiae under meters of ash and pumice. The account of Pliny the Younger provided a precise record of this event. This disaster froze a moment in ancient Roman life in time, offering exceptional archaeological evidence.

Laki, 1783-1784

Aunque aislado en Islandia, el Laki tuvo un impacto devastador en toda Europa. Una fisura de 27 km de largo emitió enormes cantidades de lava y gases tóxicos (dióxido de azufre). La "niebla seca" resultante oscureció el cielo europeo, provocando un invierno volcánico que llevó a hambrunas, especialmente en Francia, contribuyendo posiblemente a las tensiones prerrevolucionarias.

Théra (Santorini), hacia 1600 a.C.

The Minoan eruption of Thera is one of the most colossal in human history. A cataclysmic phreatoplinian explosion destroyed most of the island, creating the iconic submerged caldera of Santorini. This eruption may have contributed to the decline of the Minoan civilization on Crete through tsunamis and ashfall. Some researchers even associate it with the myth of Atlantis.

Kamchatka y las Kuriles

The Kamchatka Peninsula (Russian Far East) is a region of exceptional volcanic density, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stratovolcanoes such as Kliuchevskoi and Bezymianny are almost constantly active. Further south, the Kuril Islands also feature numerous active volcanoes, often isolated but powerful.