On the territory of the whole of America and the nearby reefs, countless craters accumulate, destroying many lives.
Yellowstone
Located in the north-west of America, the state of Wyoming and its height is 2805 m. It is a supervolcano, as it originates in a hollow that was formed as a result of many eruptions.
It poured out only three times: for the first time more than 2 million years ago, the second explosion was 1.3 million years ago and the third 640 thousand years ago. According to scientists, it may soon erupt again. This will cause a tragedy of an international scale — North America may be completely exterminated, and the rest of the world will be plunged into darkness for many years. But still it is a magnificent corner of the world with beautiful landscapes and many different animals and plants.
Rainier
Sleeping hill on the territory of Washington State, 4392 m high. There is no exact data on the time and number of eruptions. But there is information that it erupted in 1820-1850. According to scientists, one of the cruelest on the planet due to the fact that it is located in a crowded area. With a special arrangement of the sun during sunset, it is reflected by an amazing picture in the sky.
Nevado del Ruiz
The fire giant is located in Colombia, its height is 5311 m. It has an ice cap and the ice melts during an eruption, which contributes to the formation of mud avalanches. The last outburst of lava was in 1991, but the most powerful and violent explosion was at the end of 1985. About 23,000 victims died that day. Then 4 villages formed and irrevocably demolished the city of Armero. Listed in Los Nevados Park. In all areas of the park there are unique plants and this is the habitat of rare species of animals.
Mauna Loa
It is located in Hawaii and occupies almost half of the island. Its height is 4169 m . And this is the largest in width and size of the sole. Only since 1843, its eruption has occurred approximately 35 times, and the last one was in 1984 with a duration of three weeks. During all this time, he released lava equal to the number of three years of volcanic eruptions located on the Kilauea Islands. Villages at its foot are erected directly on the lava, with the danger of destroying villages with a new outpouring.
St. Helens
Washington State, USA. Its height is 2549 m . Its most sensational eruption took place in mid-May 1980, when 57 people died, and the mountain shrank by 400 m. I was under the supervision of scientists for more than a month, but even they could not predict the strength of the destruction. That day, a monstrous stream of snow, mud and boulders descended at a speed of more than 200 km / h and demolished all obstacles for the descent of lava. All life along the way was destroyed. It is still active today and some areas on its slopes are prohibited for visits.
Cotopaxi
It is located in the western part of Ecuador, South America and has a height of 5897 m. It has erupted more than 50 times for 300 years. In 2015, this happened last time. He showed about 5 flashes and then subsided. It has its own glacier and it looks very unusual against the background of the warm tropics. It is a habitat for various species of plants and animals, such as hummingbirds and lapwings.
Aconcagua
Of the extinct peaks, this is the highest — it is 6962 meters above sea level and is located in Argentina. It has not erupted for more than three hundred years, which is why it is completely covered with ice. It is a popular point among climbers, because even beginners can conquer it. This name was given thanks to the Indian Quechua tribe. In Russian, it translates as Stone Guardian.
Popocatepetl
It is considered valid for this period of time. It is located dangerously close to Mexico City, the capital of Mexico. It has a height of 5426 meters and is constantly streaming with smoke. There are 14 Christian monasteries built on the territory of the mountain, built since the 16th century. And the flora is rich in coniferous forests and the Thule tree, which is declared a natural monument in Mexico.