The largest and most dangerous volcanoes in the world. The tallest active and extinct volcanoes in the world
In ancient Rome, the name Vulcan was borne by a mighty god, the patron saint of fire and blacksmith's craft. We call volcanoes geological formations on the surface of the land or on the ocean floor, through which lava comes out of the deep bowels of the earth to the surface.
Often accompanied by earthquakes and tsunamis, large volcanic eruptions have had a significant impact on human history.
Geographical object. The value of volcanoes
During a volcanic eruption, magma comes to the surface through cracks in the earth's crust, forming lava, volcanic gases, ash, volcanic rocks and pyroclastic flows. Despite the danger that these mighty natural objects, it was thanks to the research of magma, lava and other products of volcanic activity that we managed to gain knowledge about the structure, composition and properties of the lithosphere.
It is believed that thanks to volcanic eruptions, protein life forms could appear on our planet: the eruptions released carbon dioxide and other gases necessary for the formation of the atmosphere. And volcanic ash, settling, became an excellent fertilizer for plants due to the potassium, magnesium and phosphorus contained in it.
The role of volcanoes in the regulation of the Earth's climate is invaluable: during an eruption our planet “releases steam” and cools down, which largely saves us from the consequences of global warming.
Characteristics of volcanoes
Volcanoes differ from other mountains not only in composition, but also in strict external outlines. From the craters at the top of the volcanoes, deep, narrow ravines, formed by streams of water, stretch down. There are also entire volcanic mountains formed by several nearby volcanoes and the products of their eruptions.
However, a volcano is not always a mountain breathing fire and heat. Even active volcanoes may look like straight-line cracks on the planet's surface. There are especially many such "flat" volcanoes in Iceland (the most famous of them, Eldgya, is 30 km long).
Types of volcanoes
Depending on the degree of volcanic activity, there are: acting, conditionally active and extinct ("sleeping") volcanoes. The division of volcanoes by activity is rather arbitrary. There are cases when volcanoes, considered extinct, began to show seismic activity and even erupt.
Depending on the shape of the volcanoes, there are:
- Stratovolcanoes- classic "mountains of fire" or volcanoes of the central type, cone-shaped with a crater at the top.
- Volcanic crevices or cracks- faults in the earth's crust, through which lava emerges to the surface.
- Calderas- depressions, volcanic cauldrons, formed as a result of the failure of a volcanic summit.
- Shield- so called because of the high fluidity of the lava, which, flowing for many kilometers in wide streams, forms a kind of shield.
- Lava domes - formed by the accumulation of viscous lava above the vent.
- Slag or tephra cones- have the shape of a truncated cone, consist of loose materials (ash, volcanic stones, boulders, etc.).
- Complex volcanoes.
Beyond ground lava volcanoes exists underwater and mud(they spew out liquid mud, not magma) Underwater volcanoes are more active than terrestrial ones, through them 75% of the lava erupting from the Earth's bowels is emitted.
Types of volcanic eruptions
There are 4 main types of volcanic eruptions, depending on the viscosity of lava, composition and amount of eruption products.
Effusive or Hawaiian type- a relatively calm eruption of lava formed in craters. The gases escaping during the eruption form lava fountains of drops, threads and lumps of liquid lava.
Extrusion or dome type- accompanied by the release of gases in large quantities, leading to explosions and the release of black clouds from ash and lava fragments.
Mixed or Strombolian type- abundant lava outflow, accompanied by small explosions with the release of pieces of slag and volcanic bombs.
Hydroexplastic type- typical for underwater volcanoes in shallow water, accompanied by a large amount of steam released during the contact of magma with water.
The largest volcanoes in the world
The highest volcano in the world Ojos del Salado located on the border of Chile with Argentina. Its height is 6891 m, the volcano is considered extinct. Among the active "mountains of fire" the highest is Llullaillaco- volcano of the Chilean-Argentine Andes with a height of 6,723 m.
The largest (among terrestrial) in terms of area is the volcano Mauna loa on the island of Hawaii (height - 4,169 m, volume - 75,000 km 3). Mauna loa also one of the most powerful and active volcanoes in the world: since its "awakening" in 1843, the volcano has erupted 33 times. The largest volcano on the planet is a huge volcanic massif Tamu(area 260,000 km 2), located at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean.
But the most powerful eruption in the entire historical period was produced by a "low" Krakatoa(813 m) in 1883 in the Malay Archipelago in Indonesia. Vesuvius(1281) - one of the most dangerous volcanoes in the world, the only active volcano continental Europe- located in the south of Italy near Naples. Exactly Vesuvius destroyed Pompeii in 79.
Africa has the most high volcano is Kilimanjaro (5895), and in Russia - a two-peaked stratovolcano Elbrus (North Caucasus) (5642 m - western peak, 5621 m - eastern).
A volcanic eruption, whether it be a whim of nature or divine providence, poses a huge risk to humans. Swirling streams of lava descending on the nearby plains, toxic volcanic ash that settles on the ground, clouds of smoke hiding the sun - this is not all that awaits the settlements close to the active volcano. The ground under the frozen lava turns into a desolate, lifeless mass, unsuitable for habitation; and destruction brings catastrophic losses.
To prevent possible disasters, the International Association of Volcanology and Earth Chemistry all dangerous volcanoes the world were consolidated into a single list, and they were monitored by scientists around the clock. As soon as the volcano begins to prepare for the awakening, the local authorities immediately become aware of this and begin to prepare for emergency measures. Below is complete information about the most dangerous and famous volcanoes in the world.
Located on the southern side of the Indonesian island of Java, the famous and fairly young Merapi volcano is also one of the largest and most powerful in the world. Its height is 2914 meters, and he himself became a real curse for the nearby city of Yogyarta. This "mountain of fire" is regularly active. Every 7 years there is a large volcanic eruption, and about once every six months one should expect a small one.
Puffs of smoke rise up from the crater every day, as if reminding the residents of the surrounding area about the possible danger. One of the most catastrophic eruptions of Mount Merapi should be dated to 1672 (1673). A powerful eruption wiped out a huge number of settlements on the island of Java, redirected about 10 rivers and led to the death of a significant number of inhabitants.
The great eruption of Merapi also took place in 1906. It was characterized by the destruction of the cone of the volcano itself. The explosion, which violated the integrity of the shell, was heard for hundreds of kilometers. In the 19th century, volcanologists recorded nine major eruptions of the Merapi volcano. In the twentieth century, their number exceeded 15.
One of the last famous eruptions of an active volcano occurred at the end of 2010. Due to the state of emergency, about 80,000 people were evacuated from the nearby territories, but victims still could not be avoided, more than 100 people died.
Sakurajima - Never Sleeping
The active volcano Sakurajima is located on the south side Japanese island Kyushu, near the picturesque city of Kagoshima. The volcano reaches a height of 1118 meters, and its activity has not stopped since 1955: a powerful eruption can occur at any time. One of the strongest was recorded in 1914.
From that moment on, the island of Kyushu became connected to the mainland by igneous rock that poured out from the mouth of Sakurajima. This isthmus has turned into a kind of trail, famous among tourists and volcanologists, who from time to time visit the mouth of the volcano. As for the residents of Kagoshima, they are accustomed to the restless neighborhood with an active volcano, and they conduct regular exercises in case of an urgent evacuation.
Behind the crater itself, continuous video surveillance is installed using high-precision equipment, which sensitively captures all changes in the giant mountain and transmits them to local researchers. In case of any changes, they immediately notify the authorities.
Yellowstone - American Super Volcano
In the US state of Wyoming, in the heart of Yellowstone national park home to what is believed to be the most powerful dormant volcano in the world. Its height reaches 3142 meters.
According to volcanologists, the Yellowstone monster has already had 3 of the largest eruptions in its entire existence. The approximate time intervals between them are about 600,000 years.
In recent years, there has been an increase in the activity of the famous American volcano, which is manifested in the overheating of the geysers located on its slopes. Some of them, instead of water, throw up powerful streams of geothermal vapors. Since 2006, there has been a slight rise in soil in several places at once. This once again confirms the guesses that the volcano is moving into an active state.
Popocatepetl - alluring mystery
One of the most mysterious and unpredictable active volcanoes stretches in the state of Puebla, in the vast Mexican expanses. Its height is 5452 meters, and the name, translated from the original language, means "a hill that smokes." For a long time, this volcano did not pose a great danger to the Latin American country and was considered completely extinct. However, since the end of the twentieth century, he openly announced his imminent awakening.
The ideal shape of a cone, a bottomless elliptical crater, smooth sheer walls - large clouds of smoke periodically appear over all this geometric splendor.
Over the past 600 years, volcanologists have recorded about 25 fairly powerful lava emissions from the depths of Popokatepetl. One of the last weak eruptions of an active volcano occurred in June 2011. In the event of a more serious explosion, the consequences could be catastrophic.
Vesuvius is a living legend
The active and unusually powerful volcano Vesuvius is located near the Italian province of Napoli. Its height is 1281 meters. And he himself is considered one of the largest in the Apennine mountain system... Visually, it represents 3 combined cones that can tell a lot about the past of this famous European volcano.
The main cone was created by the mutual layering of tuff and solidified lava. It is located in the middle between the outer arcuate rampart of Monte Somma and the inner time cone, which disappears during new powerful eruptions and then reappears. Vesuvius is a volcano that went down in history as the cause of the destruction of Stabia, Herculaneum and Pompey in 79 AD. Over the entire period of its existence, more than 80 powerful eruptions have been recorded. The last time the famous volcano was active was in 1944, which caused serious damage to the surrounding areas.
Nyiragongo - great and merciless
The most active, large and dangerous volcano on the African continent is Nyiragongo. In just 150 years, it has erupted over 30 times. And in some cases, volcanic activity lasted several months or even years. In 1977, the famous eruption took place, which claimed the lives of several hundred people. One of the most powerful was the eruption of 2002, when lava, sweeping away everything in its path, destroyed half of the territory of the nearby city of Goma.
The lava of the volcano is quite liquid and extremely fluid, which is due to the lack of quartz in its composition. As a result, it moves at lightning speed, about 100 km / h. According to modern research carried out by seismologists, the largest known eruption of the Nyiragongo volcano is yet to come, and it could occur at any time. The city of Goma will once again be hit by a merciless monster.
The volcano is one of the most beautiful, unexpected and terrible mysteries of nature. There are more than two hundred of them on Earth, and each amazes with its height and power. Even volcanoes, which are considered extinct, cannot be trusted, because one day they can "wake up" and start an eruption of lava. Which of all active volcanoes is considered the highest? Where are the most of them? We will talk about this and much more in this article.
The area with the most active volcanoes
A volcano is a crack in the earth's crust, through which ash, steam, fiery lava, gases are thrown out. The appearance of the volcano resembles a mountain. Why are volcanoes divided into active and extinct?
If in the history of mankind the slightest activity of a giant mountain was recorded, then the volcano is considered active. It doesn't have to erupt. By activity is meant even if it simply emits steam and ash once every hundred years.
Many active volcanoes are located in the Malay Archipelago, which is geographically adjacent to Asia and Australia. There is also a dangerous zone of active volcanoes on the territory of Russia. It is located in Kamchatka with the capture of the Kuril Islands. According to scientists, at least 60 volcanoes show signs of activity there every year.
The largest volcano in the world
Mauna Loa is the name of the giant, which surpassed all other volcanoes in the world in size. It is located in Hawaii. Translated from the local language, the volcano is called "Long Mountain".
For the first time, the giant's activity was recorded in 1843.Since that moment, it has erupted 33 times, which makes it almost the most active volcano planets. The last eruption occurred in 1984. Then lava covered 30 thousand acres of land. After the eruption, the territory of Hawaii increased by almost 200 hectares.
Above sea level, Mauna Lao has a height of 4,169 m, and if we count the height from the very center, it will turn out to be almost 9 thousand m. This is even higher than the high mountain world - Everest.
Mauna Lao is not only the largest, but also the most powerful volcano... 75 thousand cubic km - this is its total volume.
The tallest active volcano in the world
In this respect, even scientists were divided. As for the height above sea level - there is no dispute, the highest volcano is Llullaillaco - 6,723 m. It is located in the Andes between Chile and Argentina. Its last eruption was recorded in 1877.
Another part of scientists gives the laurels of primacy to another volcano located in the Andes, but already on the territory of Ecuador - Cotopaxi. Its height above sea level is slightly lower than the competitor - 5 897 m. However, its last eruption was in 1942 and it was much more powerful than the eruption of Llullaillaco.
All scientists agree on one thing - Cotopaxi is the most beautiful volcano. It has a graceful crater and incredibly beautiful greenery at the foot. However, such beauty is very deceiving. Over the past 300 years, 10 most powerful eruptions have been recorded. All 10 times the city of Latacunga, which is located near the foot of the giant, was completely destroyed.
The most famous volcanoes in the world
Despite the fact that the previous volcanoes are the largest and most beautiful, few have heard of them. But there are two leaders who are known to everyone from school lessons - Fujiyama, Vesuvius and Kilimanjaro.
Fujiyama is located in Asia, on the island of Honshu, not far from the Japanese capital. From ancient times locals built the volcano into a cult. It rises 3,776 m above sea level and has a beautiful outline. The last powerful eruption was recorded in 1707.
Vesuvius is an active volcano in southern Italy. By the way, this is one of the three active volcanoes in the country. Although Vesuvius is not as high as other volcanoes (only 1,281 m above sea level), it is considered one of the most dangerous. It was he who completely destroyed Pompeii, as well as Herculaneum and Stabiae. Its last eruption took place in 1944. Then the cities of San Sebastiano and Massa were completely destroyed by lava.
Kilimanjaro is not only the highest African volcano, but also the most high point on the continent. Scientists believe that the history of Kilimanjaro goes back two million years. The volcano is located 300 m south of the Equator. Despite this, a large number of glaciers have accumulated at its foot.
The tallest extinct volcano in the world
The highest extinct volcano is also located in two countries - Chile and Argentina. The peak of the volcano Ojos del Salado (translated from Spanish - "Salty Eyes") is located on the Chilean side. The height of the peak is 6,891 m above sea level.
In the entire history of human existence, Ojos del Salado has never erupted. On several occasions, he released water vapor and sulfur. The last time such a case was noticed was in 1993.
This fact made many scientists think about whether to write Ojos del Salado into the ranks of active volcanoes? If this happens, it will become the tallest active volcano in the world.
Vesuvius is an amazing volcano. Firstly, the leader in popularity, breaking all recognition records, secondly, a long-liver (he declared himself even before ancient times and the famous Pompeii), thirdly, perhaps, one of the prolific volcanic eruptions and, in- fourth, the most unpredictable. None of the scientists even undertakes to guess when Vesuvius will once again begin to "play naughty". Only strong eruptions for the entire time of his "professional activity" were recorded in the amount of 80 pieces, and only average and weak ones - they were tired of counting. At the same time, Vesuvius is clearly not going to retire. At its top, tourists can safely bake eggs - the temperature of the soil is so high.
This is probably why the "anniversaries of pranks" of this world-famous volcano living in sunny Italy near Naples can be celebrated almost every month. What we, in fact, are doing, dedicating one of the dates of the eruption of Vesuvius to our TOP-10 of the most famous volcanoes in the world.
Place 10. Most difficult to pronounce. I do not know how big and powerful Icelandic volcano Eyjafjallajokull is compared to Vesuvius, but it is reliably known that in 2010 it caused a lot of trouble for air carriers. Due to the wild amount volcanic ash and the couple canceled some flights and shut down airports in Glasgow, Birmingham, London, Liverpool, Belfast Dublin, Stockholm and Oslo. But this Icelandic volcano seemed a little. He created incredible amount problems for many announcers, who, for sure, trained long and hard to pronounce his name on one breath.
Place 9. Coldest. Surprisingly, but true: volcanoes are the most tenacious creatures, found almost everywhere. It would seem that such a "hot little thing" cannot live at minus fifty, but no! Volcanoes live quietly at the South Pole, in Antarctica. The highest of the Antarctic volcanoes is Mount Sidley, 4285 meters high. By the way, it is also the most difficult to access volcano. People conquered her only in 1990.
Place 8. The most legendary. Two volcanoes are fighting for the title of the most legendary. One of them is Mexican Popocatepetl, who last went "to work" in 2007, and the other is European Elbrus. According to legend, Popocatepetl originated from ... strong love. The daughter of the Aztec ruler Istaxihuatl fell in love with the simple warrior Popocatepetl. However, the pope was against this unequal alliance and sent the young man to war, after which he spread the rumor about his imminent death. The daughter, unable to withstand the blow, committed suicide, and when the living and unharmed Popocatepetl found out about this, he decided that life without a sweetheart was not life. And he followed his beloved into another world. The gods, struck by the power of love of young people, decided to turn them into rocks so that they would forever remain next to each other. Well, at the top of Elbrus, myths and legends alternately settled either the genies, or the famous bird Simurg, or even left the chained Prometheus there.
Location 7. Most religious... Etna is a volcano, like Vesuvius, prolific. Eruptions alone have exceeded almost two hundred. Almost every 150 years, Etna wakes up from hunger and begins to eat nearby cities. However, people adore her not for her bloodthirstiness, but for her reverence for believers and a healing gift. There are several known facts of the miraculous healing of the sick who visited Etna, and after in 1928 the flow of red-hot lava froze in reverence before the Catholic procession, the Sicilians made Etna one of the symbols of the island. Also, this volcano is famous for its blues festivals that are held during his sleep.
Place 6. Fastest-firing. Usually volcanoes are unpredictable, but sometimes scientists manage to find out in advance about the impending eruption. However, as in the parable of the boy and the wolves, some residents of nearby cities do not believe such predictions. And in vain. So on November 13, 1985, the Colombian volcano Nevado del Ruiz completely destroyed the city of Armero, located 50 kilometers from the "hot thing" 5400 meters high. At the same time, everything about everything at the volcano took ... only 10 minutes! The death toll exceeded 20 thousand people. But scientists warned ...
Place 5. The most fabulous. Remember the tale of The Frog Princess? To defeat Koshchei the Immortal, Ivan Tsarevich had to get a needle that was in an egg, an egg in a duck, a duck in a hare, a hare in a chest, and a chest in a tree. It is according to the principle of "thing in thing" that the Russian volcano Krenitsyn is built. It is "registered" on Kuril Islands and is considered the largest in area, as it is located in the Ring Lake (diameter of about 7 kilometers), which is located in another, more ancient crater. So you can only admire its beauty from a helicopter. By the way, the volcano got its name in honor of the Russian navigator Pyotr Kuzmich Krenitsyn.
Place 4. Most influential. Indonesia is often called the land of volcanoes. It was here that the most influential of them was born - Krakatoa, who blew up the world on August 15, 1883. Its eruption caused a shock wave that bypassed 7 times Earth, and a giant tsunami that erased 295 cities and towns in Java and Sumatra. As a result of his activities, more than 36 thousand people died, and hundreds of thousands were left homeless. The volcanic dust of Krakatoa surrounded the planet in a cloud, painting sunrises and sunsets in royal purple. Many scientists believe that it was this eruption that influenced the ecology of the Earth.
Location 3. The most famous of the new arrivals. By the way, today Vesuvius is far from the only popular volcano. It was pushed by the Russian Plosky Tolbachik, who began to erupt back in November 2012. Since then, scientists from all over the world and just curious tourists have flocked to it in droves. Same way Kamchatka volcano He presented the world with new copper minerals - melanotallite, ponomarevite, piipit, fedotovit, Kamchatkite, klyuchevskite, alumoklyuchevskite and, of course, tolbachite.
Place 2. Highest. Well, what about in the TOP-10 without the highest ?! It is rightfully a South American active volcano with a funny name for Russians, Llullaillaco. His absolute height- 6739 meters, relative - almost 2.5 kilometers. It would seem that this is all. No, no! Llullaillaco is known for its eternal ice "cap", border state (located on the border of Chile and Argentina), dry neighbor (Atacama Desert) and archaeological finds... In 1999, the mummified bodies of three children were discovered at the top of the volcano, allegedly sacrificed 500 years ago.
Location 1. Most romantic. Don't go to the fortuneteller here! Without words, it is clear that Mount Fuji will be recognized as the most romantic, exquisite, attractive, gentle and charming. It is to her that countless numbers of hokku, drawings, paintings and photographs are dedicated. Scientists consider Fuji to be an active volcano, although it is weakly active (the last eruption was recorded in 1707-1708). By the way, among the countless drawings of this beauty, there is not a single one where the eruption itself would be captured. Fuji's neighbors include not only a Shinto shrine, a weather station and a post office, but also the gloomy forest of Aokigahara suicides, located right at the foot of the volcano. But such a neighborhood does not bother Fujiyama at all. The Japanese believe that the forest only gives a veil of mystery and mysticism to their favorite, attracting tourists from all over the world. However, this does not prevent the inhabitants of the Land of the Rising Sun from placing warning signs with the phone numbers of psychologists all over Aokigahara. So, just in case.
Volcanoes are geological formations that form above cracks in, through which lava, ash, loose rocks, boiling gases and water break out.
Active volcanoes are those that have erupted in historical time or showed other signs of activity (emission of gases and steam, etc.). Some scientists consider active those volcanoes about which it is reliably known that they have erupted over the past 10 thousand years.
The largest cluster of active volcanoes in a limited area of the planet is located in the zone of the Malay Archipelago - the largest on Earth, located between the continental parts and. On the territory of Russia, the largest number of active volcanoes is in the region of the Kuril Islands and Kamchatka. About 60 volcanoes erupt annually, and about a third of them erupted in the previous year. There is information about 627 volcanoes that have erupted over the past 10 thousand years.
| Volcano | Location | Height, m | Eruptions |
| Llullaillaco | Chilean-Argentine Andes | 6 723 | It erupted for the last time in 1877. |
| Cotopaxi | Ecuador, South America | 5 896 | It erupted for the last time in 1976. |
| Misty | Peru, Central Andes | 5 821 | |
| Orisaba | Mexican highlands | 5 700 | |
| Popocatepetl | Mexico | 5 452 | It erupted for the last time in February 2003. |
| Sangay | Ecuador | 5 410 | Until 1728, the volcano was considered asleep. Then he woke up and for about 200 years haunted the surrounding inhabitants; however, the eruptions were not too dangerous. |
| Sanford | Southeast Alaska | 4 949 | |
| Klyuchevskaya Sopka | Kamchatka Peninsula | 4 750 | It erupted for the last time in January 2004. |
| Rainier | Cordillera, Cascade Mountains | 4 392 | |
| Tahumulco | Central America | 4 217 | |
| Mauna loa | Hawaiian Islands | 4 170 | In 1868, Hawaii was hit twice - April 2 and August 13 - by the tsunami. On April 2, the tsunami was triggered by the eruption of the Mauna Loa volcano. |
| Fako | Cameroon | 4 070 | |
| Fuego | Guatemala | 3 835 | Eruptions of the volcano occur every few years, ejections of basaltic ash sometimes reach the stratosphere, and their volume in one of the eruptions was 0.1 km 3. |
| Kerinci | O. Sumatra | 3 805 | |
| Erebus | O. Rossa, Antarctica | 3 794 | |
| Fujiyama | O. Honshu | 3 776 | The most devastating eruptions occurred in 800, 864 and 1707. During the last eruption, the city of Edo, located 120 km away, was covered with a layer of ash of 15 cm. In 1923, a volcanic eruption destroyed more than 700,000 houses in a few seconds, and 142,000 people went missing. |
| Teide | Canary islands | 3 718 | Once the volcano was much higher, about 5,000 m. However, in 1706, as a result of a strong eruption, the top of the volcano collapsed. |
| Semeru | O. Java | 3 676 | The highest active volcano is about. Me you. Very active, erupting more than once every three years. |
| Colima | Mexico | 3 658 | The volcano is prone to short-term, but extremely strong explosive eruptions. The latter happened in February 2002. |
| Ichinskaya Sopka | Kamchatka Peninsula | 3 621 | |
| Kronotskaya Sopka | Kamchatka Peninsula | 3 528 | |
| Nyiragongo | Virunga mountains (Africa) | 3 470 | The last eruption took place on January 17-19, 2002. B O Most of the city of Goma was destroyed by lava, at least 45 people died. |
| Koryakskaya Sopka | Kamchatka Peninsula | 3 546 | |
| Etna | O. Sicily | 3 340 | Volcanic eruptions have been occurring for hundreds of thousands of years. One of the most active and large volcanoes on the ground. Its base is over 50 km long. |
| Shiveluch | Kamchatka Peninsula | 3 283 | The last eruption took place in January 2004. |
| Lassen Peak | Cordillera, Cascade Mountains | 3 187 | |
| Llama | South Andes, Chile | 3 124 | |
| Nyamuragira | Virunga Mountains (Africa) | 3 056 | The last eruption was in July 2002. |
| Apo | O. Mindanao, Philippines | 2 954 | |
| Baitoushan (whale) Paektusan (Korean) |
Changbai Highlands on the border of the PRC and DPRK | 2 744 | The last eruption was in 1904. |
| Avachinskaya Sopka, Avacha | Southeast Kamchatka, near Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky | 2 741 | There have been 16 eruptions since the 1730s; the last in 1926, 1938 (three), 1945, 2004. |
| Bromo | Indonesia, eastern part of about. Java, in the north mountain range Tenger | 2 614 | Until 1967, 37 eruptions were recorded (the first dated - in 1804). |
| Asama | O. Honshu, Japan | 2 542 | The last eruption (gases, ash and lava) in 1958. The last catastrophic eruption was in 1783. |
| Kizimen | Kamchatka Peninsula | 2 485 | |
| Alaid | Kuril Islands, about. Atlasova | 2 339 | The highest active volcano of the Kuril ridge. |
| Shish | Peninsula Kamchatka | 2 346 | |
| Berenberg | O. Jan Mayen, Northern part Atlantic Ocean | 2 277 | |
| Katmai | Alaska | 2 047 | |
| Api | Indonesia | 1 949 | |
| Bandai | O. Honshu, Japan | 1 819 | During a catastrophic eruption in 1888, the top and one side of the cone were demolished. |
| Arenal | Costa Rica | 1 657 | A volcano considered extinct; woke up in 1968. Then, during the eruption, two villages were destroyed, 87 people died. The last eruption took place in September 2003. |
| Asso | O. Kyushu, Japan | 1 592 | In terms of the number of eruptions, it occupies one of the first places among the volcanoes in the world (more than 70 eruptions). |
| Hekla (Hekla) | 1 491 | The first dated eruption took place in 1104. In 1766, the eruption was especially destructive and was accompanied by human casualties. The last major eruption was in 1947-1948. | |
| Soufriere | Lesser Antilles | 1 467 | The last eruption took place in 2001. |
| Montagne Pele | O. Martinique, West Indies | 1 397 | After a catastrophic eruption in 1902, a lava spire formed in the crater, which grew by 9 m in a day and as a result reached a height of 250 m, and a year later collapsed. |
| Vesuvius | , near Naples | 1 281 | Eruptions in 79, 1631, 1794, 1822, 1872, 1906 and 1944. |
| Kilauea | Hawaiian Islands | 1 247 | The last eruptions occurred in 1967-1968 |
| Stromboli | Lipari Islands | 926 | It has been in a state of activity for over 400 years. |