About 1,500 active volcanoes can be found around the world. Learn about the major types of volcanoes, the geological process behind eruptions, and where the most destructive volcanic eruption ever witnessed occurred.
A vulkaan on the French Indian Ocean island of Reunion erupts drawing crowds of onlookers. It is the fifth time this jaar that "Le piton de la fournaise' has erupted.
On White Island, off the coast of New Zealand, a vulkaan erupted overnight while tourists were climbing on it. At least five people were killed, and dozens meer are missing of injured.
