Top 10 countries with most active volcanoes

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By Priyanka Deshpande

Published Feb 9, 2024

A volcanic eruption in southwestern Iceland appears to have subsided, though scientists are warning that the area may experience further eruptions in the coming months.

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The eruption began at about 6 am local time on Feb 8 sending jets of lava into the sky, triggering evacuation of the popular Blue Lagoon geothermal spa and cutting heat and hot water to thousands of people.

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This was the third volcanic eruption in Iceland since December. Here’s a look at countries with the most active volcanoes since 1950.

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Iceland

Active volcanoes: 9

10

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France

Active volcanoes: 9

9

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Tonga

Active volcanoes: 10

8

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Ecuador

Active volcanoes: 12

7

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Papua New Guinea

Active volcanoes: 15

6

Chile

Active volcanoes: 19

5

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Russia

Active volcanoes: 33

4

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US

Active volcanoes: 42

3

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Japan

Active volcanoes: 44

2

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Indonesia

Active volcanoes: 58

1

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