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9 Volcanic Wonders Of The World (PHOTOS)

First Posted: 5/13/10   Updated: 5/25/11

While the erupting Eyjafjallajokull volcano in Iceland most recently held the world's attention with its showy plume of smoke and hatred for human flight, the folks behind the Atlas Obscura, a "compendium of the world's wonders, curiosities, and esoterica," want to call our attention to a few other volcanic curiosities. They've compiled nine volcanic wonders from around the world-- take a look, and vote for your favorite.

Mt. Erebus
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Named for the god of the underworld, Mt. Erebus is the most active volcano in Antarctica, and the southernmost active volcano on Earth. In a climate that is often 50 degrees below zero, the summit of Mt. Erebus features a 1,700-degree Fahrenheit swirling lake of lava. More info at Atlas Obscura.
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While the erupting Eyjafjallajokull volcano in Iceland most recently held the world's attention with its showy plume of smoke and hatred for human flight, the folks behind the Atlas Obscura, a "compen...
While the erupting Eyjafjallajokull volcano in Iceland most recently held the world's attention with its showy plume of smoke and hatred for human flight, the folks behind the Atlas Obscura, a "compen...
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