{"id":5007,"date":"2021-02-10T16:59:15","date_gmt":"2021-02-10T15:59:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/escales.ponant.com\/?p=5007"},"modified":"2024-06-26T10:56:18","modified_gmt":"2024-06-26T08:56:18","slug":"volcanoes-of-the-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/escales.ponant.com\/en\/volcanoes-of-the-world\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Top 10 of the most beautiful volcanoes in the world"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Journey to volcanic lands<\/h2>\n
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What are the most beautiful volcanoes in the world? Now, that\u2019s a burning question! Providing some of the most intriguing natural landscapes on Earth, extinct and active volcanoes are dotted all over the world. Here, we look at ten of the most remarkable. All are worth a visit as soon as possible to contemplate their beauty and mystery.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Stromboli \u2013 Stromboli Island, Sicily<\/h3>\n

This volcano is so majestic that locals have personified it, calling it \u201cHim\u201d (Iddu in Sicilian). Set on a circular island located between the Sicilian coast and Italy, Stromboli can be fully appreciated from the sea, where it dramatically stands out against the horizon. Its slopes bear the scars of the most recent lava flows, particularly on the north-western side where the\u00a0<\/span>Sciara del Fuoco<\/strong>\u00a0talus scree regularly emits fumaroles, the very breath of the volcano, that can be seen for miles around in good weather, creating an other-worldly atmosphere.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Mosychlos \u2013 Lemnos Island, Greece<\/h3>\n

According to Greek mythology, Lemnos Island in the<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Cyclades<\/strong>\u00a0was home to the forge of the god Hephaestus, located in the\u00a0<\/span>Mosychlos<\/strong>\u00a0volcano. Now extinct, it shaped the surrealist landscapes of Falakro. On the ochre and beige earth, eroded lava flows, isolated peaks and spherical basalt formations create a panorama worthy of a painting, enhanced by the blue of the sea in the foreground.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Mount Otemanu \u2013 Bora Bora, French Polynesia<\/h3>\n

If you\u2019re visiting one of the most famous lagoons in the world, then you can\u2019t miss the moss-covered rocks of\u00a0<\/span>Mount Otemanu<\/strong>, the highest point on\u00a0<\/span>Bora Bora<\/a>\u00a0island. The atoll is formed around a volcano, now extinct with only four fragments remaining. Each of them shapes the site\u2019s unique topography and contributes to its spectacular appearance, particularly when seen from the sea.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The volcanoes of the Aleutian Islands \u2013 Alaska, United States<\/h3>\n

Stretching for almost 1,800 kilometres, the Aleutian Islands are evidence of the seismic activity in this part of the\u00a0<\/span>Pacific Ring of Fire<\/strong>. The area is home to around fifty particularly unusual volcanoes, including the famous Mount Pavlof with its Basaltic andesite formations,\u00a0<\/span>the crater lake on Kasatochi Island<\/strong>, the tempestuous\u00a0<\/span>Augustine Volcano<\/strong>, and the\u00a0<\/span>Islands of Four Mountains<\/strong>, particularly known for Mount Cleveland.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Mombacho \u2013 Nicaragua<\/h3>\n

Although not officially declared extinct, Mombacho hasn\u2019t erupted since 1570. The vegetation has made the most of this to reclaim its territory: the slopes are home to a cloud forest and to tropical flora that is now rare in\u00a0<\/span>Nicaragua<\/a>. Particularly easy to access, it provides superb views of the\u00a0<\/span>city of Granada<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span>Lake Nicaragua<\/strong>, proving that walking on the side of a volcano isn\u2019t necessarily dangerous!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Pico do Fogo \u2013 Cape Verde<\/h3>\n

The\u00a0<\/span>highest point of<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>Cape Verde<\/a>\u00a0can also be its hottest: this volcano erupts effusively, spewing boiling red lava. Its basalt flows have shaped the ribbed landscape of the<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>island of Fogo<\/strong>, which is inhabited along the coastline. One of its slopes is used as a vineyard, and the\u00a0<\/span>Ch\u00e3 das Caldeiras<\/strong>\u00a0caldera provides one of the most impressive views of this type of volcanic formation, evoking the Moon or Mars.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The calderas of the Azores \u2013 Sao Miguel Island, the Azores<\/h3>\n

For 200,000 years, volcanoes have inhabited\u00a0<\/span>Sao Miguel Island<\/strong>\u00a0in\u00a0<\/span>the Azores<\/a>. Three of them have taken the form of crater lakes, their flanks devoted to crops and flourishing vegetation.\u00a0<\/span>The Fogo,<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>Furnas<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span>Sete Cidades lakes<\/strong>\u00a0aren\u2019t the only sites to have been shaped by multiple eruptions: on\u00a0<\/span>Faial Island<\/strong>, the caldera of the same name testifies once again to the seismic activity of the Azores archipelago, but also to the impressive beauty of its sumptuous \u201cvalleys\u201d that can now be explored without fear.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Kilauea \u2013 Hawaii, United States<\/h3>\n

In the south-east of\u00a0<\/span>Hawaii<\/strong>,\u00a0<\/span>Kilauea mountain<\/strong>\u00a0is home to one of the most famous volcanoes in the world. Its restlessness and the violence of its eruptions have made it a prime location to study various seismic phenomena. Kilauea, which is of great symbolic significance in Hawaiian culture, boasts some pretty unique landscapes, such as those brushed by the goddess\u00a0<\/span>\u201cPele\u2019s hair\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0(volcanic rocks which look like thin strands of hair).<\/span><\/p>\n

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Sakurajima \u2013 Japan<\/h3>\n

A volcano within easy reach of the city: that\u2019s how you could define this peak, located on\u00a0<\/span>Kyushu Island<\/strong>\u00a0in\u00a0<\/span>Japan<\/a>, just a few minutes from the city of\u00a0<\/span>Kagoshima<\/strong>. You can observe it at your leisure from the adjacent bay and surrounding buildings. Imposing through its sheer size, Sakurajima is as fascinating an attraction as other famous Japanese sites, including\u00a0<\/span>Mount Fuji<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span>Mount Unzen<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Po\u00e1s \u2013 Costa Rica<\/h3>\n

Approach with caution: the Po\u00e1s crater contains an acidic lake, which intermittently releases sulphuric gases that can be dangerous. Over 11 million years old, this volcano, located in\u00a0<\/span>northern<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>Costa Rica<\/a>, primarily emits grey volcanic ash. It is also home to another extremely clear crater, surrounded by a jungle. Combining lunar landscapes with lush vegetation, it offers a rare composite view.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Take it further\u2026<\/h2>\n

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Tips:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>It goes without saying that for excursions on foot, especially those off the beaten track, you need good hiking shoes as reaching craters can involve steep climbs. Thanks to stony roads or basalt tracks, you can usually make the trip up by vehicle, which is more relaxing but not recommended for people with back problems. It\u2019s a pretty rocky ride!<\/p>\n

Must-see:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>A Volcano Odyssey, a documentary by Fran\u00e7ois de Riberolles explaining all there is to know about the geological phenomena that shape the lives of volcanoes.<\/p>\n

Must-read:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>L\u2019Homme qui jouait avec le feu (The Man who Played with Fire), by Patrick Barois, to immerse yourself in the life of one of the most important volcanologists of our time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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