Volcanoes are mountains that have formed when hot molten rock (magma) and ash escape from an opening in the Earth’s surface. There are around 1,500 volcanoes on Earth, and around 50-70 are erupting at any one time. The molten rock and ash can form rivers of lava, explosive ash clouds, and lahars.
Volcanoes can affect people in a number of ways. They can cause injuries and fatalities, damage property and infrastructure, and produce hazardous gases and ash. Volcanoes can also …
There are around 127 active volcanoes in Indonesia – more than any other country in the world. This makes Indonesia one of the most volcanically active places on Earth.
Most of Indonesia’s volcanoes are located on the islands of Java, Sumatra, and Bali. The most famous volcano in Indonesia is Mount Merapi, located on the island of Java. Merapi is one of the most active volcanoes in the world, and has erupted more than 60 times since 1600.
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How many active volcanoes are in Indonesia?
This is a difficult question to answer because there is no definitive answer. The Indonesian archipelago is home to around 130 active volcanoes, but the number changes on a continuous basis as eruptions take place and new volcanoes are discovered.
The Indonesian archipelago is located on the Pacific “Ring of Fire”, and is therefore prone to volcanic eruptions. The most active volcanoes are found on the islands of Java, Sumatra, and Bali.
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