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5 countries with active volcanoes
From Iceland to Indonesia, several countries have stunning, vast landscapes dotted with dangerous, active volcanoes. Here is a look at 5 such countries.
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Iceland
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Iceland is one of Earth's most volcanically active areas, with 32 active volcanic sites.
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Italy
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Italy is home to several active volcanoes including the Vesuvius volcano close to Naples and Mt Stromboli and Mt Etna in Sicily.
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Indonesia
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This Asian country has the most active volcanoes in the world, which are spread across its islands including Halmahera, Java and Sunda islands, among others.
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Japan
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Japan's stunning landscapes include a number of volcanoes, including active volcanoes such as Mt Fuji, Sakurajima and Suwanosejima.
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Russia
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Russia has an array of volcanoes and geysers. In recent years, the Ebeko and Shiveluch volcanoes have displayed active eruptions.
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