From ancient times, a volcanic eruption caused a human horror.Tons of molten lava, molten rock, emissions of toxic gases destroyed the city and even the whole country.Today, the volcanoes of the Earth did not become calmer.Nevertheless, in the distant past, and today they are attracted to thousands of researchers and scientists from around the world.The desire to learn and understand what is happening with the fire-breathing mountain during the eruption, how this process that precedes it, forcing scientists to climb the dangerous slopes, approaching the crater where the raging elements.
Today scientists volcanologists have united in an international organization (IAVCEI).It is closely monitoring the possible eruption that may pose a threat to human life.To date, there is a list, which is the name of the volcanoes, their location and the probability of the next eruption.This helps to prevent loss of life, if necessary, to evacuate people from the danger zone and take emergency measures.
This article will be published map of volcanoes in the world with the names you know which ones are the most dangerous today.Maybe this information will prove useful to you if you are interested in the nature of this dangerous phenomenon.
Etna (Italy)
our review, we decided to start with this mountain is not accidental.Etna, a photo which you can see below in the article - active acting, one of the largest and most dangerous in the world.It is located in the east of Sicily, close to Messina and Catania.
Its activity is due to location at the junction of the Eurasian and African tectonic plates.At the break, and there are other active mountain country - Vesuvius, Stromboli, Vulcano.Scientists say that in ancient times (15-35 ths. Years ago), Mount Etna, whose photos are often published special editions, different explosive eruptions that left vast layers of lava.In the XXI century eruption of Etna occurred more than 10 times, fortunately without casualties.
height of the mountain is difficult to pinpoint since it varies from the highest point of the frequent eruptions.They occur usually within a few months.Etna covers a huge area (1250 sq. Km).After the lateral eruptions of Etna had appeared 400 craters.On average, every three to four months, the volcano emits lava.It is potentially dangerous in the event of a powerful eruption.Thanks to the latest scientific research, scientists hope to determine the time to increased activity of the mountain.
Sakurajima (Japan)
Experts believe the Earth's volcanoes actions if they are active in the last 3000 years.This Japanese volcano is active continuously since 1955.It belongs to the first category.In other words, it could begin erupting at any time.Not very strong emission of lava was celebrated in February 2009.Residents of the city of Kagoshima almost constantly accompanied by anxiety.Teachings equipped shelters have become part of their everyday life.
researchers found the crater webcam so Sakurajima is under constant surveillance.I must say that the volcano on the island capable of changing terrain.It happened in Japan, where in 1924 there was the strongest eruption of Sakurajima.Powerful tremors were warned of the dangers of the city, most of the residents managed to leave home and to evacuate.
After this volcano, Sakurajima bearing the name (which means "island of Sakura"), can not be called an island.A huge amount of lava has formed an isthmus that connected the mountain with the island of Kyushu.And a year after the eruption of lava slowly flowed from the crater.Bottom Bay rose in the center of the caldera Aira, located eight kilometers from Sakurajima.
Aso (Japan)
This popular tourist site for extreme - indeed a dangerous volcano, which in 2011 threw out large amounts of lava and ash, covered an area of 100 kilometers.From that moment it has already registered more than 2,500 powerful aftershocks.This means that at any moment he can destroy a nearby village.
Vesuvius (Italy)
Wherever volcanoes - on the continents or on islands, they are equally dangerous.Mount Vesuvius - is a very powerful and therefore very dangerous.He is one of three active volcanoes in Italy.Scientists have information about 80 major eruptions of the mountain.The worst occurred in 79 AD.Then the city was completely destroyed Pompeii, Stabia and Ercolano.
One of the latest powerful eruptions observed in 1944.The height of the mountain - 1281 m, diameter of the crater - 750 m.
Colima (Mexico)
name volcanoes (at least some of them), many of us still remember the school curriculum, on the other we learn from the newspapers, on the third awareOnly specialists.Colima - perhaps the most dangerous and powerful in the world.The last time it erupted in June 2005.Then, a column of ash ejected from the crater, rose to great heights (over 5 km).Local authorities had to evacuate the residents of nearby villages.
This fire-breathing mountain consists of 2 peaks of conical shape.Nevado de Colima, - the highest of them.Its height - 4625 m. It is considered to be extinct, and another peak is an active volcano.It is called the Volcano de Fuego de Colima - "Volcano of Fire."Its height - 3846 m. The locals called it the Mexican Vesuvius.
Since 1576 it has erupted more than 40 times.And today, it is extremely dangerous not only for the residents of the surrounding towns, but for the whole of Mexico.
Galeras (Colombia)
often volcanoes name is directly related to the terrain on which the mountain.But the name of the Galeras has no relation to the town of Pasto, located nearby.
This is a huge and powerful volcano.Its height is 4276 meters.The diameter of the base - more than 20 kilometers, and the crater - 320 meters.It is located in Colombia (South America).
At the foot of this giant mountain is the small town of Pasto.In August 2010, the inhabitants had to be evacuated because of violent eruptions.The region declared emergencies highly.The district authorities sent more than 400 police officers so that they assisted citizens.
Scientists say that over the past 7000 years, the volcano woke up at least 6 times.And all of the eruption were very powerful.During the research in 1993 in the crater killed six geologists.At this time began the next eruption.In 2006, the inhabitants of the surrounding villages have been evacuated due to the threat of strong emission of lava.
Elbrus volcano on the border of Karachay-Cherkessia and Kabardino-Balkaria, the highest point of Europe and, of course, Russia - Elbrus.On the northern part of the Great Caucasus ridge side of his associates.Vulcan Elbrus has two peaks, which have approximately the same height.Eastern part reaches 5621 m, and the western - 5642 m.
This cone-shaped stratovolcano.Its layers are formed flow tuff, lava, ash.The last recorded eruption of Mount Elbrus 2,500 years ago.Eventually it took its present form.Few volcanoes earth can boast such a beautiful, "classical" form of cone.As a rule, the craters are quickly destroyed by erosion.The beauty of Elbrus protects its mantle of ice and snow.She did not come down in the summer, for what was called the Little Volcano Antarctica.
Despite the fact that he reminded him of himself for a long time, experts, watching its current state and the degree of activity, do not consider it extinct.They call the mountain "sleeping."The volcano is very active (fortunately, not yet destructive).In its interior are still kept hot mass.These "heated" known sources.Their temperature reaches +52 ° C and +60 ° C.Through a crack on the surface leak sulfur gases.
Today Elbrus - a unique natural area, the most valuable scientific basis.In Soviet times, there were carried out the research, and now is the geophysical laboratory of the highest in Europe.
Popocatepetl (Mexico)
It is the country's largest volcano, located 50 kilometers from the capital - Mexico City.Dvadtsatimillionny city is always ready for emergency evacuation.In addition, here are the two largest cities - de Tlaxcala and Puebla Hikotenkatl.They were residents of the turbulent volcano is also getting nervous.Emissions of sulfur dioxide, dust and stones occur almost every month.Only in the last decade, the volcano erupted three times.
volcano Mauna Loa (USA, Hawaii)
This is the largest by volume "fiery mountain" of the Earth.Together with underwater part of it is 80,000 cubic meters.km!South-east slope and the top are part of the National Park "Hawaii Volcanoes".
on Mauna Loa Volcano station is located.Research and constant surveillance conducted since 1912.Here are the solar and atmospheric observatory.
last eruption observed in 1984.The height of the mountain above sea level - 4169 meters.
Nyiragongo (Congo)
As already mentioned, the name of the volcano can not always be known by ordinary citizens living in another continent.From this mountain does not become less dangerous.During its activity should be experts and promptly reported increased activity.
Next on our list - Nyiragongo volcano, whose height is 3469 meters.It is located in the central part of the African continent, in the Virunga Mountains.The volcano is considered the most dangerous in Africa.Partly it is connected with more ancient mountains Shaher and Barat.It is surrounded by hundreds of small volcanic cones glow.40% of all observed eruptions occur on the continent here.
Mount Rainier (USA)
Our review list completes a stratovolcano located in Pierce County (Washington), 87 kilometers south of Seattle.
Rainier is part of the volcanic arc.Its height - 4392 m.Its top consists of two volcanic crater.
We introduced you to the most famous volcanoes.List them, of course, part-time, because, according to scientists, the only active mountains there are more than 600. In addition, each year in the world there is 1-2 new volcano.
