Top 10 Nations with the Highest Number of Active Volcanoes

Iceland, shaken by 800 earthquakes, is on high alert for a potential volcanic eruption, prompting an orange aviation alert. Here's a quick look at countries with the most active volcanoes since 1950.

Iceland  Active volcanoes: 9

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France Active volcanoes: 9

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Tonga Active volcanoes: 10

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Papua New Guinea Active volcanoes: 15

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Ecuador Active volcanoes: 12

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Chile Active volcanoes: 19

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Russia Active volcanoes: 33

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US Active volcanoes: 42

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Japan Active volcanoes: 44

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Indonesia Active volcanoes: 58

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