Many countries around the world are home to volcanoes, due to their location along tectonic plate boundaries. According to data from the Global Volcanism Program, several nations possess a significant number of these geological features, including both Holocene volcanoes and those active since 1800 CE.
Countries with Notable Volcanic Activity
Based on information from the Smithsonian Institution's Global Volcanism Program, the countries listed below are among those with a high number of volcanoes, illustrating that they certainly have volcanic activity within their borders.
| Rank | Country | Holocene Volcanoes | Active since 1800 CE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | United States | 165 | 63 |
| 2. | Japan | 120 | 62 |
| 3. | Indonesia | 116 | 74 |
| 4. | Russia | 115 | 49 |
This table highlights the top countries with the most volcanoes, as per the Global Volcanism Program's FAQ on "Which countries have the most volcanoes?". The presence of these numbers indicates that the United States, Japan, Indonesia, and Russia are all countries that have volcanoes.
For more detailed information, you can refer to the Global Volcanism Program's data on volcano.si.edu.
