The United States Has the Most Volcanoes in the World, What About Indonesia?

Volcanoes can be defined as a system of hot fluid channels extending from a depth of about 10 km below sea level to the earth's surface. Active volcanoes will release material in the form of ash, gas, or lava. Volcanic activity can also cause natural disasters such as earthquakes and tsunamis.

Volcanoes are widespread throughout Indonesia, including Indonesia. Citing *World Atlas*, here is a list of the five countries with the most volcanoes in the world.

1. United States

The United States ranks first as the country with the most volcanoes in the world, namely 173 volcanoes. These volcanoes are mostly found in Alaska, where eruptions occur almost every year. Besides Alaska, volcanoes are also widespread in Hawaii.

2. Russia

Russia ranks second with 166 volcanoes scattered throughout the country. Most volcanoes are found on the Kamchatka Peninsula, in eastern Russia. There are 29 volcanoes in this area, one of the most famous being Mount Klyuchevskaya Sopka.

3. Indonesia

Third place for the country with the most volcanoes in the world is Indonesia, which has 139 volcanoes. Mount Merapi and Mount Kelud are some of the most active volcanoes in Indonesia. Indonesia also has active volcanoes scattered throughout Sumatra, Java, Kalimantan, Sulawesi, and Papua.

4. Iceland

Iceland ranks fourth with 130 volcanoes. Most of Iceland's volcanoes are located on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Greenland has 30 volcanoes, 13 of which have erupted since 874 AD.

5. Japan

Fifth place is Japan with 112 volcanoes. Japan is a country located within the Ring of Fire. Natural disasters such as volcanic eruptions are common in this land of the rising sun.

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