Name famous volcanoes of teh world<br /><br />More than five <br />some facts tell about them <br /><br />Tell fact about them Please please
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Mount Fuji, Japan.
Eyjafjallajökull, Iceland.
Mauna Loa and Kilauea, Hawaii.
Mount Etna, Italy.
Pico de Fogo, Cape Verde.
Pacaya, Guatemala.
Mount Vesuvius, Italy.
Villarrica, Chile.
. Mount Vesuvius, Italy
famous volcano mount vesuvius
Mount Vesuvius as it looks today.
Located near Naples in Italy, Mount Vesuvius is perhaps the world’s most famous volcano.
Almost two thousand years ago, in the late summer (or early autumn) of AD 79, Mount Vesuvius violently erupted. The eruption continued for two days, causing huge amounts of volcanic ash to rain down on the surrounding area.
(At times during the eruption, molten rock and hot ash were being ejected from the volcano at a rate of 1.5 million tons per second.)
The nearby city of Pompeii, together with several other settlements, was buried under the volcanic fallout. Many people were trapped inside the city, unable to escape.
Watch the animation below to get an idea of what it must have been like living in Pompeii on that fateful day:
Under the deadly blanket of ash Pompeii was preserved as it was on the day of the eruption. This has given historians a valuable insight into what life was like in Roman times.
Today, Mount Vesuvius is a national park and popular tourist destination. Judging by the video below, it is a far more peaceful place now than it was in AD79!
2. Krakatoa, Indonesia
Volcanic Landscape In Indonesia
Volcanic Landscape In Indonesia
The eruption of the volcanic island Krakatoa, now part of Indonesia, is almost as famous as that of Vesuvius.
The main eruption occurred in August 1883. For several months prior to this the island, which at the time was under Dutch rule, had been the scene of increasing volcanic activity.
On the days leading up to the final explosion the activity intensified, with a near-continuous series of explosions and eruptions.
Finally, on 27th August, the eruption reached its peak with four tremendous explosions, the third of which could be heard on islands 4,800 km (3,000 miles) away! It is still thought to be the loudest sound in history.
The explosions destroyed most of Krakatoa and caused tsunamis (tidal waves) to cover many surrounding islands. Over 36,000 people drowned as a result of the eruption.
Clouds of ash emitted by the volcano caused the sky to darken all around the world. The average global temperature dropped for three years after the eruption due to the volcanic ash in the atmosphere. The ash also caused strikingly colorful sunsets in many parts of the world.
3. Mount St. Helens, United States
Mount St Helens Volcano
Mount St Helens Volcano
Mount St. Helens is an active volcano located in Washington State, USA. It is part of the Cascade Range, a mountain range running along the western side of North America from British Columbia in Canada to northern California, USA.
Mount St. Helens was named after a British diplomat by explorer George Vancouver.
The volcano is most famous for its devastating eruption on May 18, 1980.
An earthquake immediately preceding the eruption caused a large landslide on the North face of the mountain (the largest landslide ever recorded).
As a result of the landslide, there was less rock on the volcano to contain the immense underground pressure, and the volcano erupted almost immediately.
The huge explosion caused ash, lava and other debris to be expelled from the side of the mountain. 57 people lost their lives as a result of the eruption, which also caused the destruction of buildings, railways, forests and crops.
4. Eyjafjallajökull, Iceland
Iceland Volcano
Volcanic activity in Iceland
Eyjafjallajökull is a volcano located in the south of Iceland. Compared to those of other famous volcanoes, its eruption in 2010 was not particularly powerful.
Its worldwide fame is due to its relatively recent occurrence, and the fact that it affected the lives of many thousands of people.
Eyjafjallajökull erupted on April 14th 2010. The eruption, which continued for a week, caused a vast cloud of ash to fill the sky. The cloud spread southwards and covered much of Europe.
Because it is dangerous for a plane to fly through an ash cloud (ash can solidify on moving parts or clog up an engine) the volcano prevented millions of people from travelling.
5. Mount Pinatubo, Philippines
Volcanic Landscape In The Philippines
Volcanic Landscape In The Philippines
Mount Pinatubo is a volcano on the island of Luzon in the Philippines. Its eruption on June 15th, 1991 was the second largest volcanic eruption of the 20th century.
For several months prior to the main eruption there had been earthquakes and smaller ash emissions from the volcano.
Luckily, these served to warn people that Pinatubo was about to erupt. Over 58,000 people were evacuated. Although over 800 people were killed by the eruption, the disaster could have been much worse.