TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - A volcano is considered active if there is activity, either an eruption, a large explosion, or gas emissions. A number of countries possess some of the world's most active volcanoes. Volcanic eruptions not only emit hot lava but also various gases that are considered a health hazard for humans.

To find out the countries with the most active volcanoes in the world in 2024, see the following information.

Countries with the Most Active Volcanoes in the World

Quoting the Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program report, here are the 5 countries with the most active volcanoes in the world as of June 6, 2024.

1. Indonesia

Indonesia is ranked first as the country with the most active volcanoes in the world. There have been 59 active volcanoes in this archipelago since the 1950s. Some of the famous volcanoes in Indonesia are Mount Merapi, Mount Sinabung, and Mount Krakatoa. The high volcanic activity in Indonesia is due to its location on the Pacific Ring of Fire.

2. Japan

Japan is also located on the Pacific Ring of Fire and has many active volcanoes, including Mount Fuji, Mount Sakurajima, and Mount Aso. Volcanic activity in Japan is often associated with earthquakes. Japan has 44 active volcanoes according to the Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program.

3. United States

The United States, with 42 active volcanoes, holds the third position among the countries with the most active volcanoes. The United States is one of the countries with significant volcanic activity, especially in the states of Alaska, Hawaii, and the Pacific Northwest. Several volcanoes in the United States are famous for their violent eruptions and expansive impacts.

4. Russia

Next on the list of countries with the most active volcanoes is Russia. Located on the border of Europe and Asia, Russia has 33 active volcanoes. Volcanic activity in Russia is mainly concentrated on the Kamchatka Peninsula and the Kuril Islands, which are part of the Pacific Ring of Fire.

5. Chile

Chile has 19 volcanoes that have been active since the 1950s. The country’s location along the Pacific Ring of Fire contributes to Chile’s possession of active volcanoes. Quoted from World Data Info, most of the world’s worst volcanic eruptions occurred in this country nicknamed the Land of Poets.

AULIA ULVA

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