Mount Tambora, Indonesia (1815): Located near Naples, Vesuvius is famous for its eruption in 79 AD, which destroyed the ancient Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum.
Mount Fuji, Japan: An iconic symbol of Japan, Mount Fuji is an active stratovolcano and the country's highest peak. It attracts thousands of climbers each year.
Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania: While Kilimanjaro is primarily known as Africa's highest mountain, it is also a dormant volcano.
Mount Samalas, Indonesia (1257): Located in Sicily, Mount Etna is one of the world's most active volcanoes. It frequently erupts and has a long recorded history of volcanic activity.
Mount St. Helens, United States: This stratovolcano in Washington state experienced a catastrophic eruption in 1980, causing massive destruction and loss of life.
Mauna Loa, United States: Situated in Hawaii, Mauna Loa is the world's largest shield volcano and one of the Earth's most active. It has erupted 33 times since its first well-documented eruption in 1843.
Mount Tambora, Indonesia: Known for its massive eruption in 1815, Tambora is located on the island of Sumbawa. It was the most powerful volcanic eruption in history.
Mount St. Helens, Washington, U.S. – The eruption of Mount St. Helens in May 1980 is one of the most significant volcanic events in recent history. – It released approximately 1 cubic kilometer of volcanic material.
Mount Cotopaxi, Ecuador: Cotopaxi is one of the highest active volcanoes in the world, standing in the Ecuadorian Andes.
Mayon Volcano, Philippine – The eruption of Mount St. Helens in May 1980 is one of the most significant volcanic events in recent history. – It released approximately 1 cubic kilometer of volcanic material.