Volcanoes are the liveliest geological formations on Earth, and have astonished, and terrified, humans for ages. Starting from boiling magma, igneous rocks, and islands to glaciers and ice caps, the beauty of nature remains unparalleled.
Whether a volcano is active or dormant volcano, it is never completely certain when one might erupt, even though geologists continue to monitor undergoing seismic activities. With proper precautions and safety measures, you can visit these fantastic volcanoes worldwide!
So, read on, as we dive into exploring some of the most astonishing volcanoes worldwide, from the famous Arenal Volcano in Costa Rica, all the way to the colourful Thrihnukagigur in Iceland.
Thrihnukagigur, Iceland
Near Reykjavik, which translates to "smoky bay," lies the dormant Thrihnukagigur volcano. Astonishingly, you can go all the way down to 213 metres to visit its magma chamber, which is the only magma chamber you can visit in the world. The plethora of colours inside the volcano will tantalise anyone.
Since its last explosion took place 4,500 years ago, it can be considered a relatively safe place, but in this land of fire and ice, it is useful to carry safety gear with you. Lastly, any Iceland trip is incomplete without Iceland meat soup and northern lights!
Arenal Volcano, Costa Rica
Perched in the National Park of Costa Rica, this volcano is termed as one of the safest volcanoes to visit. It has every geological formation — volcanoes, hot springs, waterfalls, rainforests — you name it! Since the lava from its last eruption in 2010 cooled down, mother nature has given lush green lively form to it.
The view of the volcano against the blue sky and white clouds looks as perfect as a postcard. Along your trail to the volcano, you will find mesmerising biodiversity, with mysteries of nature unveiled upon every step in the woods. Also, if you have a sweet tooth, don't miss out on the Arenal Chocolate tour!
Kīlauea Volcano, Hawaii
Situated at the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is the active shield volcano Kīlauea. Whether you are walking along the crater rim trails or driving the Chain of Craters Road, the views of the volcano will never fail to fascinate you.
One can travel through Kilauea Caverns of Fire, where lava used to flow through once. This route covers an entire view of the rock formations, as if hidden inside a cave amidst the rainforest. Spend the night at the Volcano House in the park, since you certainly do not want to miss the charming night views of the red blurting lava while gazing at the numerous stars shining from the endless sky.
Pecaya Volcano, Guatemala
Trust me, if you are fortunate enough, you will have experience everything here, from lava flows and pyroclastic flows to even debris avalanches. It is full of energy, with steam popping out of steam pockets. You can even order a pizza baked straight over the red-hot rocks!
Whether it's sunrise over the fluffy peach clouds or overnight camping on the rocks, you will find yourself truly connected to nature. Within just a hike of 1 or 1.5 hours, you will be landing on a rocky planet with a diverse arena of rocks, including dacite and basalt.
Mayon Volcano, Philippines
Swing with the tales floating away from the volcano, as you head into an uncharted territory. With lotus setting the stage, sunshine setting the spotlight, and clouds opening up to unveil, the Mayon volcano is a sight to behold. Prepare to get encapsulated by its bubbling, bursting lava flows when they blend in with the crimson colours of the sky!
No wonder it has been declared as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The Mayon Skyline View Desk is the perfect location to have a panoramic view of the whole volcano. Wear your helmet, get into gear on the ATV (All-terrain vehicle), and get ready to ride on the rocky black lava trails of the volcano.
This active stratovolcano is particularly famous for being one of the only perfectly symmetrical conical volcanoes in the world. Since its eruptions from 1616 CE, there have been records of Strombolian eruptions and mudflows in this region of Bicol.
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