Countries With Active Volcanoes

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Here's a look at nations with the most active, erupting and restless volcanoes in the world today 

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With more than 13,000 islands, Indonesia leads the world with the largest number of active volcanoes at 55, as per Forbes

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Japan, which is made up of 6,000 islands, has 40 active volcanoes such as Suwanose Jima and Sakura-jima

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The United States has 39 active volcanoes such as Kilauea in Hawaii and Great Sitkin volcano in the Aleutian Islands of Alaska

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Iceland also has one of the Earth's most volcanically active areas, with 32 active volcanic sites 

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Italy is home to a number of active volcanoes including Campi Flegrei, Mt Etna and Mt Stromboli

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Russia, the largest country in the world by area, has 27 active volcanoes 

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The southernmost country in the world, Chile, has 19 active volcanoes


Papua New Guinea, known for its beaches and coral reefs, has 13 active volcanoes 

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Ecuador has 12 active volcanoes including Reventador and Sangay


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