When we plan a vacation, most of us choose the beach, mountains, and resorts. But have you ever considered a trip to volcanoes?
Volcanoes are not bad choices to visit unless you are horrified about volcano facts!
Volcanoes are gentle until they are triggered by the pressure of the sea or earthquakes.
As we all know volcanoes can be scary, but they are informative as well. And by information, I mean history. Knowledge about history is good.
Have you ever dreamt of being near a volcano? Maybe the largest volcano on the planet!?
It is a lifetime opportunity to travel around the largest and deadliest volcanoes on the planet. Make the travel worth and click pictures. Learn about the origin, eruption process, and many more.
Even though they are larger, tourism dominates them. But do not be careless. Volcanoes are unpredictable mountains. It may burst out any time of the day.
Do not judge a volcano by its appearance, haha!
In Today’s Blog Post, You Will Get To Know The Top 5 Largest Volcanoes On The Planet, How Popular They Are, When You Can Visit, And Why You Should Visit:
Here Are The Top 5 Largest Volcanoes On Earth:
- Mount Teide – Spain
- Mount Etna – Italy
- Sakurajima – Japan
- Whakaari / White Island – New Zealand
- Mayon Volcano – Philippines
- Mount Teide:
Being one of the active volcanoes in Spain, Mount Tiede is also the largest volcano here. The last eruption happened in 1909.
Though it is the largest one, the lava flow is minimal here, making it safe for people to visit.
Pheww!
There are cable cars for people to travel and look up the volcano. If you want a complete look at the volcano, you must travel three hours to reach the summit.
Mount Teide is popular because UNESCO declared the volcano “World Heritage Site” in 2007. Since the diversity was unique and outstanding, it was given the title!
The place also has a lot of outstanding beaches nearby. Do not forget to pack your sunscreens!
Summer temperatures can reach up to 40 degrees; whereas, in winter, Teide will be covered by snow, with freezing temperatures.
For your information, if you want to visit the volcano, settle on some day between February to May or October and November.
- Mount Etna:
Mount Etna is quite the longest and also largest. Mount Etna last erupted in 2017.
It is both active and also the biggest volcano in Europe. Mount Etna is a volatile mountain that erupts often. Smoke rings can be seen on the evening skies often.
Evenings are beautiful with colorful clouds, and also scary with smoke rings!
More to the point, the temperature at the altitude is pretty freezing. Thick-soled hiking boots and warm clothing are always recommended while you are traveling here.
Mount Etna may currently be the highest in Europe, but soon after it blows its top and erupts, it becomes short.
Interesting, right?
It is not 100% safe to climb up the mountains to see the volcanoes, as they keep erupting now and then. So, always make sure that you visit the mountain at the right time.
Mount Etna is unpredictable. During winter, it turns out to be a skiing spot. July and August would be preferred if you are to climb the mountains.
- Sakurajima:
From a distance, Sakurajima may seem like a rock. When you move closer, you can see the deadly volcano ready to wage a war of fire and lava! Apart from this, it is also said that if the volcano erupts, it may produce ash and dust that will fly sixteen thousand feet up into the air.
Since 1955, the volcanic ash has been like a blanket to the region. If you want to see a live volcanic eruption, do not worry. Visit Sakurajima!
Sakurajima will erupt thrice a day. Do not miss on it, folks! It is dangerous to stand closer by. Watch the volcano getting erupted at a distance, the guide says.
It is better if you do not visit the volcano during public holidays. A lot of tourists tend to visit them.
Free, thermal foot spa, lava trails, and children’s dinosaur park can also be visited…so many things to do in one place.
If you are visiting Sakurajima from June to August, pack up your umbrellas!
- Whakaari/White Island:
White Island is seen at the tip of the volcano, while the rest is submerged under the sea. Whakaari can be seen doing a lot of hissing, bubbling, and spitting venom. You can also see the lake filled with acid, boiling mud, thermal streams, and large amounts of sulfur.
If you are tired of climbing mountains to see the volcano, here is your bonus card! Whakaari is a volcano that can be seen without climbing mountains.
If you want to experience some adventure, fly over Whakaari or the White Island in a helicopter!
What is more satisfying than a bird’s eye’s view of the volcano? Click pictures and make memories to relish for the years to come!
The climate here is consistent throughout the year. March-May might seem a bit wet.
- Mayon Volcano:
The Philippines’s Mayon volcano is also one of the largest volcanoes on the planet.
Not just deadly, popular, and largest, the Mayon volcano is also perfectly symmetrical.
Who knows volcanoes is representing geometry!
The volcano erupts often and has built a lava fountain 500 meters long. Nothing is permanent, right? Before the volcano changes its beautiful shape, visit and take a look at the unique figure as soon as possible!
Homes get evacuated, and lava and mudflows disturb agriculture and livelihood. But, tourism is top-notch!
In addition to this, Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology website keep updating about the volcanoes. So, it will be better if you check the website about the volcano’s status and then travel!
Happy touring, folks!
Let volcanoes be a choice for you all!
New places, new experiences, new knowledge ☺
