The world's most impressive volcanic landscapes
Besides the volcanoes in the archipelago country of Indonesia, Chu Dang Ya volcano in Vietnam or Diamond Head (Hawaii, USA) also possess beautiful landscapes that will make you exclaim.
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| Diamond Head, USA:Located on the island of Oahu, Hawaii, USA, Diamond Head volcano is shaped like a saucer and stands 232 m high. Diamond Head was formed more than 300,000 years ago. Today, the trail that runs through this area is popular with hikers for its stunning coastal views. Photo:Chase O. |
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| Chu Dang Ya, Gia Lai:The unique landscape in Chu Dang Ya impresses with terraced fields of various sizes and shapes patched together to form a large blanket covering the entire area. This volcano has been inactive for millions of years, but the lava left behind fertile red basalt soil. The soil here is suitable for local people to grow many types of crops such as corn, potatoes, pumpkins, etc. Photo:Tonkinphotography. |
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| Vesuvius, Italy:This picturesque photo shows the landscape around Mount Vesuvius in the Bay of Naples, Italy. Vesuvius is the only volcano in Europe located on land that has erupted in the last hundred years. Today, it is a popular tourist attraction. Parking lots and walkways have been built around the cone that rises to the crater. Photo:Versta. |
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| Grabrokarfell, Iceland:During his travels around Iceland, photographer Luca Micheli captured a stunning aerial view of the Grabrokarfell volcano. The grass-covered crater, the black soil on the mountainside, and the surrounding landscape create a harmonious, wild, and surreal picture. Photo:Luca Micheli. |
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| Snaefellsjokull, Iceland:Pictured is the impressive straight road leading to the majestic Snaefellsjokull volcano located in the national park of the same name on the western part of the Snaefellsnes peninsula, Iceland. Photo:Carloz G.Lope. |
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| Lokon, Indonesia:An active volcano located on the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia, Lokon is covered in lush tropical forests, not far from a bustling, densely populated residential area. Indonesia is one of the countries with the most beautiful volcanic landscapes in the world. Not only that, the number of active volcanoes in the archipelago nation is also more than any other country. Photo:Shutterstock. |
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| Rinjani, Indonesia:Rinjani, at 3,726 m above sea level, is one of the highest active volcanoes in Indonesia. Inside Rinjani is the blue lake Segara Anak. This is an attractive destination for climbers, adventure travelers and professional photographers. Photo:Patrick Tr. |
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| Ijen, Indonesia:Ijen is a famous active volcano in East Java, Indonesia. Nearly 2,800 m above sea level, Ijen volcano has a large area. In particular, the turquoise sulfur lake in this crater has the highest acidity in the world. Possessing a poetic and majestic landscape, Ijen also holds many mysteries for both tourists and locals. Photo:Shutterstock. |
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| This vivid photo was taken by photographer Marc Szeglat. During another eruption of Mount Sinabung in 2014, fiery lava flowed down the mountainside, creating columns of ash that filled the sky. Sinabung “awakened” in August 2010 after a century-long hiatus and has been active since September 2013. Photo:Marc Szeglat. |
