the most dangerous volcanoes in the world are
2. Mount Vesuvius in Campagnia, Italy has a history of activity that makes it one of the worldâs most dangerous volcanoes. It last erupted in 1944, but it usually has an eruption cycle of just 20 years. Moreover, 3 million people live relatively close to the crater, as it sits just 5 miles east of Naples.
Mt. Merapi, Indonesia (Upi Upi/Flickr). The name of this mountain means âMountain of Fire.â It is Indonesiaâs most active volcano, and it has produced a record amount of lava flow. Measured in terms of flow alone, it is the most active volcano in the world. It has been active at least 10,000 years. A 2010 eruption killed 353 people and left 320,000 more without homes. 5.
Mt. Nyiragongo is one of the most active volcanoes on the African continent. Itâs well known for its large lava lakes, which frequently appear in its crater. Nyiragongo poses a unique threat to surrounding communities, as nowhere in the world does a steep sided stratovolcano carry such a large lake of fluid lava.
10. Mauna Loa, Hawaii. Mauna Loa, Hawaii (Yerphonebox/Flickr). This volcano in Hawaii has been active for 700,000 years or more. Thankfully many of the eruptions are slow, but occasionally the lava flows from the volcano are fast and pose a risk to nearby towns and villages.