The 6 Best Locations To View Lava

 6 Best Locations To View Lava

Many of you probably fantasise of seeing lava flow. It is definitely a magnificent sight to witness the incredible forces of nature at work, material flowing from deep within the earth to the surface. Since there aren't many locations where this is feasible and approaching an extremely active volcano is hazardous, we've compiled a list of 6 locations where you can see lava in action.

1. Hawaii's Kilauea

The best area to witness lava is definitely Hawaii. Due to its proximity to the United States and its very active volcanoes, it is a popular tourist destination. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park offers guided excursions (on the Big Island). There are hiking trips to Kilauea volcano to observe the lava flows and boat tours to see lava spills into the ocean.

2. Ethiopia's Erta Ale

The Erta Ale mountain, which translates to "smoking mountain," is the most active volcano in Ethiopia and is exceedingly active. There is an ongoing lava lake there.

3. The DR Congo's Mount Nyiragongo

Mount Nyiragongo, which is part of Virunga National Park, also contains a nearly permanent lava lake inside of its crater that is roughly 2 km (1.2 miles) wide. The lava lake's depth varies greatly, although occasionally it was the largest lava lake in recent memory.

4. Mount Etna, Sicily, Italy

One of the most active volcanoes in the world, Mount Etna is virtually constantly active. It is also a popular tourist destination in Sicily. At 3,329 metres, Etna is the tallest volcano in Europe (10,922 ft). You can ride a cable car up to 2,500 metres (8,202 feet), at which point you can drive or walk to a crater at 2,920 metres (9,580 ft). Despite being active, you are not certain to observe lava; it's possible and even likely that a chance visit will just produce smoke.

5. Guatemala's Pacaya

Pacaya is a very active volcano that is a part of Pacaya National Park and is situated around 30 kilometers (19 miles) from Guatemala City. The lava may be viewed up close at Pacaya, a very famous tourist destination. However, you should use caution because many people have had their shoes melt from standing too closely. Volcano eruptions can occasionally result in lava rivers and ash rain that can be seen for miles.

6. Villarrica, Chile

Near Pucon, Patagonia, there is an active volcano named Villarrica. Villarrica's crater contains a lava lake. Many visitors come to Pucon specifically for the experience of ascending to the mountain's summit, viewing the lava lake, and then descending on skis.