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Volcanoes can be found in several regions around the world, particularly in areas where tectonic plates meet. Here are some key locations:
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The most active and well-known region for volcanoes is the Ring of Fire, a horseshoe-shaped zone around the Pacific Ocean. Countries like Japan, Indonesia, the Philippines, New Zealand, and the west coast of the Americas (such as Chile, Alaska, and California) are located in this zone.
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Situated on the boundary of the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates, Iceland has many active volcanoes, such as Eyjafjallajökull, which erupted in 2010.
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The Hawaiian Islands are home to some of the world’s most famous volcanoes, including Kīlauea and Mauna Loa, both of which are shield volcanoes.
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Mount Vesuvius, Mount Etna, and Stromboli are active volcanoes in Italy, with Mount Vesuvius being particularly famous for the destruction of Pompeii.
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Indonesia is one of the most volcanically active countries, with famous volcanoes like Mount Merapi, Mount Sinabung, and Mount Krakatoa.
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Chile is home to the Andean Volcanic Belt, with active volcanoes like Mount Villarrica and Mount Llaima.
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Africa’s Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Nyiragongo (near the Democratic Republic of the Congo) are active volcanoes.
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The Philippines has several active volcanoes, including Mayon and Taal.
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Mexico has many active volcanoes, such as Popocatépetl and Colima, situated along the Pacific Coast.
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These regions are typically near tectonic plate boundaries, where volcanic activity is more common due to the movement of the Earth's plates.
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