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Navigating the Volcanoes of the Philippines

Tanya — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 00:36:38 +0000

Mount Mayon Mount Mayon is noted to be the most active volcano of the Philippines. It is situated on the island of Luzon, where it borders Legazpi City. Its elevation is 8,081 feet (2,453 meters), and it classified as a stratovolcano that is known to have erupted 49 times over the course of 400 years. […]

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Exploring the Volcanoes of Iceland

Tanya — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:24:41 +0000

Because of Iceland’s geographical and geological position, its terrain has a very high volume and concentration of active volcanoes. This is because this small island country is located on top of a hotspot, on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. There are a total of 130 volcanoes in Iceland, and 18 of these are known to have erupted […]

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Exploring the Volcanoes of Costa Rica

Tanya — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 03:46:52 +0000

The country of Costa Rica has a total of 112 volcanoes, which are all part of the Pacific Rim of Fire. Of these 112, only 7 are considered active. The eruptions from the volcanoes have contributed to the very fertile soil around the country. However, when these natural disasters do happen, they can be quite […]

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Navigating the Volcanoes of New Zealand

Tanya — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 20:07:40 +0000

New Zealand is famous for its many volcanoes. These volcanoes have formed much of the geology of the country, especially in North Island. Though scenic, they can be dangerous, and their eruptions have caused many deaths. There are also many inactive volcanic regions that have formed some of the most beautiful parts of the country. […]

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Exploring the Volcanoes of Italy

Tanya — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 23:17:20 +0000

Italy has the only active volcanoes in mainland Europe. This is because the country is located close to the boundary of the African Plate and Eurasian Plate. The volcanoes are divided into three areas; the Campanian volcanic arc runs northwest through the center of Italy. The second group of volcanoes is clustered northeast of Sicily, […]

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Exploring the Volcanoes of Guatemala

Tanya — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:19:25 +0000

The Central American country of Guatemala has 33 volcanoes, which are located in its highlands. It is a wonderful place for expats who are adventurous hikers or geologists, but not an ideal place for those who fear natural disasters. Agua, Fuego and Acatenango These are three peaks that are located over the colonial town of […]

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Navigating the Volcanoes of Japan

Tanya — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 04:06:48 +0000

Ten percent of all volcanoes in the world are located throughout the islands of Japan. Out of all of Japan’s volcanoes, about 80 of them are considered active today (though this is according to who you ask). The entire country is spotted with volcanoes, from north to south. Japan also has longest recorded history of […]

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Monday Escape: Baños, Ecuador

Bryan — Mon, 25 May 2009 18:31:29 +0000

Baños is a beautiful town nestled among sizzling volcanos and the Amazonian foothills, in central Ecuador. A popular tourist destination, Baños is the ideal place for both the adventure traveler and the aspiring expat just looking for a pleasant, lively place to settle down. Without a doubt, the city’s most prominent landmark is the very, […]

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