The Ten Most Active Volcanoes on Earth

How long has each volcano been erupting? We don’t really know… this list is based on actual sightings of erupting volcanoes from historical sources.

  1. Yasur (Vanuatu): over 750 years
  2. Santa MarĂ­a (Guatemala): 104 years
  3. Dukono (Indonesia): 93 years
  4. Stromboli (Italy): 92 years
  5. Erta Ale (Ethiopia): about 59 years
  6. Erebus (Antarctica): about 53 years
  7. Sheveluch (Russia): 27 years
  8. Bagana (Papua New Guinea): 26 years
  9. Fuego (Guatemala): 24 years
  10. Nyiragongo (DR Congo): about 24 years

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