There are about 1,500 active volcanoes on Earth. Their beauty is undeniable and so is their destructive power. See below the peaceful images of world’s most incredible volcanoes.
The highest concentration of Europe’s volcanic activity is in Iceland. There are about 130 volcanic mountains, of which 18 have erupted since the country’s settlement in 9th century.
Indonesia is the most volcanic place in the world with around 130 active volcanoes. On Java alone, 120 million people live in the shadow of more than 30 volcanoes.
In South America there are around 200 active and inactive volcanoes.
Mount Etna is one of the most active volcanoes in the world and the second largest active volcano in Europe.
Mt. Fuji, the highest mountain in Japan at 3,776 m (12,388 ft), erupted in 1707-08 but it is still an active volcano.
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