During the past few weeks the activity of the volcan continues at high levels associated with continuous vulcanian-type explosions from the summit crater.
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 volcan on the French Indian Ocean island of Reunion erupts drawing crowds of onlookers. It is the fifth time this an that "Le piton de la fournaise' has erupted.
On White Island, off the coast of New Zealand, a volcan erupted overnight while tourists were climbing on it. At least five people were killed, and dozens plus are missing ou injured.
