Most Dangerous Volcano – For millennia, people have been impressed by both the impressive appearance and unpredictability of the volcanoes. But even if numerous secrets of these partially slumbering giants have already been revealed and the interior of erupting volcanoes is even visible to us through drones, we still fear their unpredictable anger. Here are 15 Most Dangerous Volcanoes in The World.
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15. Galeras (Colombia)
The last eruption of the gallery occurred on January 3, 2010. As a result, 8,000 people had to be evacuated before the volcano fell asleep again. At regular intervals it terrifies the south of the country.
- Height: 4,276 meters
- Location: Andes
14. Vesuvius (Italy)
Vesuvius is the only volcano on mainland Europe that has erupted in the last 100 years. The last eruption occurred in March 1944, in the middle of World War II, and destroyed the cities of Massa and San Sebastiano al Vesuvio. He was also responsible for the spillage of Pompeii. Excavations for this still bring exciting insights today.
- Height: 1,281 meters
- Location: Alps
13. Merapi (Indonesia)
With 49 eruptions between 1548 and 2010, this volcano is considered the most active and dangerous in all of Indonesia. This giant spits magma every four to five years.
- Height: 2,930 meters
- Location: Java
12. Taal (Philippines)
Due to the numerous eruptions and the resulting tsunamis, this volcano in the Philippines is responsible for the most deaths. In January 2020, it became active again almost forty years after its last outbreak, which resulted in the evacuation of several thousand people.
- Height: 311 meters
- Location: Luzon Island
11. Mauna Loa (Hawaii, USA)
At 4,170 meters, the “long mountain” is the highest volcano in the archipelago. Its last eruption occurred in 1984, ejecting 220 million cubic meters of lava.
- Height: 4,170 meters
- Location: Hawaii
10. Mount Rainier (USA)
Since it is only 90 kilometers away from Seattle and thus endangers around 1.5 million people, it is one of the 10 most dangerous volcanoes in the country, which also attracts thousands of tourists to the national park every year.
- Height: 4,392 meters
- Location: Cascade Range
9. Sakurajima (Japan)
This volcano has been active since 1955, and the giant billows of smoke keep escaping. The opposite city of Kagoshima is home to countless people who would be at risk from an outbreak.
- Height: 1,117 meters
- Location: Kyushu.
8. Pinatubo (Philippines)
After 500 years, this volcano awoke from a deep sleep in 1991. Almost 1,000 people died when it erupted, and the event was not without consequences in terms of climate. After the last eruption in 1993, it is a popular hiking destination with its beautiful landscape.
- Height: 1,486 meters
- Location: Zambales Mountains
7. Mount Baker (USA)
This volcano is not only dangerous for the nearby community of Whatcom, but also for Vancouver, which is only 100 km away. But currently there are no signs that magma is rising inside the giant.
- Height: 3,285 meters
- Location: Cascade Range
6. Ulawun (Papua New Guinea)
At 2,334 meters, this volcano is the highest mountain on the island. In 2000 there was a major eruption and seismic activity was measured again in 2019.
- Height: 2,334 meters
- Location: New Britain
5. Popocatepetl (Mexico)
An outbreak of this giant would put tens of millions of people at risk, including residents of the Mexican capital. Fortunately, in recent years it has only caused small explosions or clouds of ash.
- Height: 5,465 meters
- Location: Sierra Volcánica
4. Yellowstone volcano (USA)
According to experts, an explosion in Yellowstone could render two-thirds of the country completely uninhabitable. However, the volcano is currently considered inactive.
The Yellowstone National Park is the oldest in the world with an impressive ecosystem, where there are also special encounters between men and animals. Most of the national park is located in the caldera (crater) of the Yellowstone volcano.
- Height: 2,805 meters
- Location: Rocky Mountains
3. Kilauea (Hawaii, USA)
Kilauea is one of the youngest and most active volcanoes in the archipelago. Since 1983 it has broken out again and again and threatens the population living in the area.
- Height: 1,246 meters
- Location: Hawaii
2. Mount St. Helens (USA)
Its catastrophic eruption on May 18, 1980 claimed the lives of 57 people, destroyed 250 houses, 47 bridges, 24 km of rails and 300 km of roads. He has been active since 2004, but major outbreaks are limited.
- Height: 2,549 meters
- Location: Cascade Range
1. Nyiragongo (Democratic Republic of the Congo)
It is the most dangerous volcano in Africa that emits the most liquid lava in the world. The lava flows from its almost continuously filled crater endanger the surrounding densely populated regions.
- Height: 3,470 meters
- Location: Virunga volcanoes