Sixth Highest Volcano – Mount Etna
Mount Etna, an active stratovolcano, is located in the metropolitan city of Catania, on the east coast of Sicily, Italy. With an elevation of 3350 metres, it is one of the tallest active volcanoes in Europe, and the tallest peak in Italy south of the Alps.
- The base has a circumference of about 150 km and covers an area of about 1,600 square km.
- Due to its constant activity and hence the fertile volcanic soils, the lower slopes of the mountain and the broad Plain of Catania to the south is covered with extensive agriculture of vineyards and orchards.
- Mount Etna has been designated a Decade Volcano by the United Nations, due to its history of recent activity and nearby population.
- It was added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in June 2013.
List of Top 10 Active Volcanoes in 2024
The top ten volcanoes in order of altitude from highest to lowest are Mauna Loa, Mount Kilimanjaro, Popocatepetl, Mount Fuji, Mount Semeru, Mount Etna, Mount Saint Helens, Mayon Volcano, Mount Bromo, Arenal Volcano.
About 15% of the world’s active volcanoes are found along the constructive plate margins/divergent plate margins ( along the mid-oceanic ridges where two plates move in opposite directions) whereas 80% of the volcanoes are associated with destructive plate margins/convergent plate margins (where two plates collide). Also, some volcanoes are found in intraplate regions e.g. volcanoes of Hawaii island, fault zones of East Africa etc.
In this article, we will look into the details of the top 10 active volcanoes in terms of elevation, along with their location and other significant features.
Table of Content
- About Active Volcanoes in the World
- List of Top 10 Active Volcanoes in the World
- Highest Volcano – Mauna Loa
- Second Highest Volcano – Mount Kilimanjaro
- Third Highest Volcano – Popocatepetl
- Fourth Highest Volcano – Mount Fuji
- Fifth Highest Volcano – Mount Semeru
- Sixth Highest Volcano – Mount Etna
- Seventh Highest Volcano – Mount St. Helens
- Eighth Highest Volcano – Mayon Volcano
- Ninth Highest Volcano – Mount Bromo
- Tenth Highest Volcano – Arenal Volcano