Currently, we can find several active volcanos within the European continent. Although in the past they were considered a means of the gods to express their fury, today we know that volcanoes are one of the most impressive natural phenomena in the world.
The science that studies this fact is volcanology. Travelers interested in it have multiple destinations to choose from. In this article, we will tell you about the main active volcanoes in Europe, ordered from least to greatest relevance. What is the most important active volcano in Europe?
5. Metana Volcano, Greece
On the Methana peninsula we find around thirty volcanoes. Among them is the Metana volcano, which is one of the main tourist attractions of the Greek islands.
4. Milo Volcano, Greece
Milo is considered a potentially active volcano. It is located on the island of Milos, one of the least touristy areas of the Aegean Sea. The crater of the volcano has been covered by the sea, a fact that has given rise to the formation of a cove.
3. Caldera Santorini, Greece
The Santorini caldera is a volcanic group that is still active. One of the most powerful eruptions took place in the XNUMXth century BC and is known as Minoan eruption. This event caused a climate change.
2. Nísiros Volcano, Greece
The Nísiros volcano is the youngest in the Aegean Sea. In recent years, the temperature of this has increased, so it is thought that in the near future there may be a new eruption.
1. Etna volcano, Italy
This volcano is located on the east coast of Sicily and is one of the more active of the world. However, despite its constant eruptions, some cities whose main activity is agriculture have risen around it.
Although its height varies depending on the eruptions, Etna measures around 3.322 meters. Such is its value, that in June 2013 it was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Therefore, we can consider it the most important active volcano in Europe.
As you can see in the following video, its eruptions are quite impressive and it is advisable not to get too close to the volcano when it becomes active, as it is dangerous:
Other active volcanoes that we can find in Europe are located in Russia and among them the Shiveluch volcano, the Karymsky and the Bezymianny stand out. If you want to see photos of these, we recommend you visit the following article: List of the main active volcanoes in the world.
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