Indonesia, located along the Pacific ‘Ring of Fire,’ is home to more than 130 active volcanoes-more than any other country in the worldThe recent eruption has once again brought attention to the geological volatility of the archipelago. Here are five of most dangerous active volcanoes that pose a constant threat and could erupt at any timeLocated near Naples, Mount Vesuvius is infamous for its deadly eruption in 79 AD that buried the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum. Although it’s been quiet since 1944, it remains one of the most closely watched volcanoes due to the millions of people living nearbyMount Nyiragongo. This volcano is known for its fast-moving lava-some of the fastest in the world. Its 2002 eruption killed hundreds and displaced around 400,000 people in Goma. It erupted again in 2021Mount Fuji-Japan. Japan’s iconic snow-capped volcano last erupted in 1707. Though quiet for over 300 years, geologists warn that another eruption could happenTaal is among the world’s smallest active volcanoes, but also one of the most dangerous. Its 2020 eruption sent ash miles into the sky, grounding flights and prompting mass evacuationsKīlauea in USA is one of the most active volcanoes on Earth. It erupted continuously from 1983 to 2018, and again in 2020 and 2023
