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5 of the most dangerous Volcanoes on Earth | Run!

In a nutshell, a volcano is a geological structure through which magma emerges .There are many volcanoes throughout our planet, they also exist in others, although fortunately most do not enjoy many periods of activity. Normally they are located in the limits that form the tectonic plates , although the so-called hot spots such as the Hawaiian Islands may also exist.The highest volcano in the world is the Snowy Eyes of the Salado in Argentina , although we can also find underwater structures.In this article, we will show you the most dangerous volcanoes that exist on our planet.Its characteristics and destructive power, will surely surprise you.

Throughout history they have There have been countless eruptions with devastating consequences, one of the most remembered occurred thousands of years ago in the Roman city of Pompeii when Mount Vesuvius exploded.As you can see, this phenomenon can be very spectacular visual Mind as well as mortal.If you are close to some of the volcanoes that are going to be described here, we can only give you some advice: ¡run !

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The most dangerous volcanoes of nature?

1.Popocatepetl ???

5 of the most dangerous Volcanoes on Earth | Run!

This volcano is located just 72km southeast of Mexico City, one of the most populous cities in the world, and is the second highest volcano in this country with 5,500 meters above sea level.Its name, according to the Nahuatl language, literally means "smoky mountain" .

This huge volcano has always been active, despite having been in a state of rest for several years.He has presented a great volcanic activity since the beginning of this century with several major eruptions but fortunately without fatalities.The Popocatepetl is one of nature's most dangerous volcanoes, since if it explodes in a furious way it can wreak havoc in the big cities near it.

2.Monte Mayon ???

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Located in the Philippines, this mountain is classified by experts as stratovolcano or high-rise conical volcano.It is the most active in the whole country, since a whopping 50 times in 400 years has erupted .Among them, the most terrifying burial in the city of Cagsawa.Some 1,200 people died and the only rest of the city that remained standing was the bell tower.In addition, this volcano is characterized by the immense clouds of ash that it causes.On many occasions, the Philippine army has had to intervene to make massive evacuations and avoid another disaster like the one that occurred in the year 1814.

3.Sakurajima ???

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Located in Japan, specifically in Kagoshima Prefecture, its lava eruptions are so strong that one of them made it unify the island where it was located with the nearest peninsula .In 1914, the activity of this volcano forced to evict the entire island and claimed the lives of almost forty people.Each year there are thousands of small explosions inside, something that the experts have been very controlled since the city of Kagoshima is a few kilometers away and inhabits more than half a million people. The city is very prepared for a possible great eruption of Sakujarima and has prepared several rapid evacuation routes in case of a natural disaster.

4.Krakatoa ???

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Without a doubt, is one of the most dangerous volcanoes on our planet .Located between Java and Sumatra in Indonesia, it has had many major eruptions that caused great natural disasters both in ancient times and in more recent dates.The great eruption of this volcano in 1883, caused huge tsunamis and earthquakes that They claimed the death of almost 40,000 people and the destruction of about 300 cities .Their strong explosions have transformed the landscape several times and it is said that several years after this eruption the sky darkened., a Bishop's ring along the Sun and a purple light during twilight.One thing that will help you get an idea of ​​the immensity of this explosion is that an amount of energy equivalent to 7,000 atomic bombs was released like the ones launched in Hiroshima.

5.Volcan of Iwo Jima ???

5 of the most dangerous Volcanoes on Earth | Run!

This famous Japanese island, famous for the battle held on it during World War II, has moved 17 meters above the surface of the ocean due to the magma chamber that grows inside.It can be one of the most dangerous volcanoes, since experts calculate n that a possible eruption could cause waves of about 25 meters high that would affect super populations such as Hong Kong and Shanghai .Their consequences, both in human lives and in material losses, can be authentically devastating.

Thanks to this article about the most dangerous volcanoes in the world, you could see how these are authentic weapons of mass destruction when they erupt.In addition to those we have described, many more can be found along the globe.We would like to know your opinion about them.Do you know the disaster that caused the Krakatoa volcano? Did you imagine that its destructive power was so huge? Have you seen any volcano live? We look forward to reading you!

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