Camye different volcanoes from around the world Bashny.Net

The word "volcano" originates from the name of the Roman god of fire Vulcan. In ancient times volcanoes called forges of the god. Eruption is a sign that the god Vulcan forge new weapons.

To date, more than 600 are acting volcanoes - most of them concentrated in the joints of plates - in Kamchatka, Central America, Chile.
How would no volcanoes attracts the eye, it is necessary not to forget about the immediate danger from them. Settlements that are close to the volcano, always ready to the fact that the eruption may be too strong, and the consequences - unpredictable.

Cotopaxi, Ecuador




Cotopaxi is a volcano in the Andes Location. It is the highest active volcano in the world (5897 m) and the second highest peak in Ecuador. Cotopaxi different riot of greenery at its foot and elegant craters. It is also considered one of the most dangerous volcanoes. There have been more than 50 eruptions since 1738. Its eruption led to the destruction of the nearby town of Lakatunga. The volcano has been relatively inactive since 1904. That's what makes Cotopaxi most popular among climbers, cyclists and hikers.





Popocatepetl, Mexico



Popocatepetl (also called Popo and Don Goyo) is an active volcano in Mexico. It reaches a height of 5426 meters and is the second highest summit in the country. Popocatepetl got its name from the Nahuatl word "popōca" (smoke) and tepētl ("Mountain"), which means "Smoking Mountain" and fully justifies its name. Until the nineties, Popo was a favorite vacation spot - snowboard center. In 1947, he began a new cycle of activity with a major eruption. Currently, scientists are studying it. Residents of neighboring cities admire the snowy white mountain Popocatepetl during most of the year.







Etna in Sicily



Etna (which means "mountain of fire" in Arabic) is the tallest and most active volcano in Europe (3326 m). Were more than 200 of its eruptions. Interestingly, the Etna varies in height from eruption to eruption. For example, it is currently 21, 6 meters lower than 1865. Approximately every 150 years Etna destroys one of the neighboring villages, but despite this, the nearby densely populated areas. The fact that volcanic ash makes the soil fertile. According to recent research now increases the risk of extensive eruption of Etna. Because of the constant activity of Etna was chosen 'Vulcan decades' UN







Fuji, Japan



Fuji is an active volcano and the highest peak of Japan (3776 m). Its last eruption in 1707 and 1708 datirutsya year. Fuji is distinguished by its almost perfectly symmetrical cone, clearly visible from Tokyo on a clear day, which is one of the symbols of Japan.







Llayma, Chile



Llayma is the largest and most active volcano in Chile in 3125 m. The name "Llaima" with Araucanian language (Mapuche language) means "bloody veins" - they are like flowing from the volcano lava flows. Major eruptions date back to 1994, 2008 and 2009. Eruption in 2008 forced to evacuate people from nearby villages. The column of ash eruption came to the east and reached the Atlantic in 4 days.







Gunung Merapi, Indonesia



Gurung Merapi (ie, Mountain of Fire) is an active cone volcano located on the border between Central Java and Yogyakarta province of Indonesia. Its height is 2914 m. Merapi is the most active volcano in Indonesia with regular major eruptions every 7 years, and minor every 2 years. One of the most devastating eruptions recorded in 1673, when it was destroyed several cities and many villages at the foot of the volcano. In the XIX century was recorded 9 eruptions in the first half of the XX century - 13. Despite the peaceful phase of inactivity, the smoke from the top can be seen almost every day. He always reminds residents of the danger.







Piton de la Fournaise,, Mascarene Islands in the Indian Ocean



Piton de la Fournaise, a shield of an active volcano on the island of Reunion in the Indian Ocean in 2631 m in height. Currently, he is known as the most active volcano in the world. Starting from the XVII century there were more than 150 volcanic eruptions. One of its last eruption lasted almost six months from August 2006 to January 2007. Next eruption occurred in February 2007, September 2008, and the latest from 1 to 12 January 2010. To get to the Piton de la Fournaise, can be on a paved road, and this makes it a popular tourist destination.







Redoubt, Alaska



Is a stratovolcano with a crater, located at an altitude of 2700 m. The most active of its eruption in the 20th century date back to 1902, 1966 and 1989. In the last eruption in 2009, were recorded 6 explosions that threw a column of ash more than 9 miles into the air. It was the largest volcanic discharge for almost 20 years.







Ruapehu, New Zealand



Ruapehu is an active volcano in New Zealand, the height of 2797 m. It is considered one of the most active volcano in the world and the largest active volcano in New Zealand. Ruapehu got its name from the Maori language in which the word means "the abyss of the explosion." The last eruption dates back to September 25, 2007,. Despite the fact that the eruption began, like all previous ones, suddenly, he often visited by tourists.







Semeru, the island of Java



Semeru is the highest mountain on the island of Java and the most active. Semeru is the height of 3676 m. In the crater of the volcano is a lake of lava. Since 1818 there were about 55 eruptions (10 of which resulted in death). Since 1967, the volcano is constantly active, it spews smoke, ash and pyroclastic material at intervals of 30-50 minutes. Semeru eruption taking place now mainly in the south crater.