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For a week, the whole world watched the eruption of Merapi volcano in Indonesia, and experts were stunned by the news about possible activity another 21 volcanoes located in the same area. This statement shocked the public and focused attention on volcanoes, who are napping for a long time, but can “wake up” at any moment. However, there are volcanoes that for many years constantly erupting. So: 1. Yasur
A photo from open sources Mount Yasur is an active volcano, which is located on the island of Tanna, in the South Pacific. The volcano is located at a distance of 361 meters above sea level. On the for 111 years, Yasur erupts almost continuously, sometimes several times in one hour. Volcano are classified as strombolian (relatively low type of level of eruptions). It is believed that it was his glow that attracted to the island in 1774 Captain James Cook, during his first European travels. 2. Etna 
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The ancient Greeks believed that Mount Etna, located on an island Sicily is the home of the god of fire, and the eruption of a volcano meant for them forging weapons for Mars (god of war). In the whole history of his Etna’s existence erupted more than 200 times, and in 2001 it lava flows in a matter of minutes reached the neighborhood of the city of Nicolosi. Currently, the mountain has a height of 3340 meters and is considered the largest active volcano in Europe. The strongest eruption in Etna’s history occurred in March 1669 of the year. The volcano threw molten lava for a month. His last eruption was recorded in August last year. 3. Stromboli
A photo open source Stromboli Volcano, located at the west the coast of southern Italy erupts for more than 2000 years, so received nickname “Lighthouse of the Mediterranean Sea”. Usually its eruptions are pretty weak and last only a few seconds, but at the same time emit a lot of ash up to several hundred meters in height, incandescent fragments of lava and stone blocks. Explosive style volcanic eruptions, was even named after him – “strombolian.” Stromboli’s activities are extremely explosive, although lava flows do appear from time to time. Last thing effusive volcanic eruption was recorded in 2002 (first time in 17 years), it caused a small tsunami and inflicted damage on the north side of the village of Stromboli islands. 4. Santa Maria
A photo open source volcano Santa Maria rises above pacific coast in guatemala. Its height is 3772 meters above sea level, and the structure consists of alternating layers of ash and lava. In 1902, the volcano Santa Maria produced one of the most catastrophic eruptions of the 20th century, which caused significant damage throughout southwestern Guatemala. 5. Sangay
A photo open source Sangai Volcano, located in Ecuador, throws out regular eruptions of the predominantly Strombolian type, forming large clastic avalanches that reached the Amazonian lowlands. Earliest historical Sangay’s eruption is dated 1628, after it almost continuous activity was recorded from 1728 to 1916 year, and then from 1934 to the present. Constant Sangaya volcanic activity causes periodic changes the shape of its crater, the volcanic cone of which reaches a height 5230 meters.
Translation by Sergey Vasilenkov
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