Oct 26, 2023, 01:40 PM IST

7 Active volcanoes around the world

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Situated in the state of Washington, Mount St. Helens gained notoriety in 1980 following its disastrous eruption. It is still a monitored and active volcano

Mount St. Helens, USA

Because of its close proximity to populous regions, Vesuvius, which is located near Naples, is one of the most dangerous volcanoes in the world

Italy's Mount Vesuvius

Japan's famous Mount Fuji is an active stratovolcano that is situated close to Tokyo. It is a well-liked tourist attraction and a representation of Japan

Japan's Mount Fuji

Situated in the Andes, Cotopaxi is one of the tallest active volcanoes in the world. It has previously had many eruptions

Cotopaxi, Ecuador

Mexico's Popocatépetl volcano, which is located close to Mexico City, is one of the country's most active and is under constant observation

Mexico's Popocatépetl 

One of Europe's most active volcanoes, Etna is situated in Sicily and frequently erupts

Italy's Mount Etna

An active stratovolcano in Washington state, Mount Rainier represents a major risk to the area because of its magnitude and close proximity to Seattle

USA's Mount Rainier