Plosky Tolbachik volcano on Kamchatka Peninsula
These stunning pictures of the volcano were taken by daredevil bloggers Liudmila and Andrey. You can read more of the article at Daily Mail Online or check out their blog here
These stunning pictures of the volcano were taken by daredevil bloggers Liudmila and Andrey. You can read more of the article at Daily Mail Online or check out their blog here
There are currently over 60 active volcanoes located throughout Europe, and two of the world most active volcanoes are located in Italy. A volcano can be classified as active, dormant or extinct. An active volcano is one that has erupted in recent history, while a dormant volcano is one that has erupted in the past, …
Mount Etna is the tallest mountain in Europe. It casts a shadow over the city of Catania, standing over three thousand meters high on the east coast of Sicily. It covers an area of 600 square miles, and also happens to be one of the most active strato volcanoes on Earth. Mount Etna is composed …
With a population of 3 million people around it, Mount Vesuvius is considered by many to be one of the most dangerous volcanoes in the world. Mount Vesuvius is known for its catastrophic eruption in 79 A.D. which killed most of the inhabitants of Pompeii and buried them in a layer of ash. Excavations reveal …
The goddess of fire, Pele, is said to enjoy the sweet and tart taste of the ohelo berries. Native Hawaiians are believed to have tossed the berries into the mouth of the 4,090-foot volcano Kilauea, home of the tempestuous deity, to placate her anger. Oral traditions and chants speak of eruptions occurring long before the …