5. Kilimanjaro
The next place in the ranking was taken by the highest point in Africa – Kilimanjaro. Scientists agreed that this stratovolcano, whose height is 5895 meters, is potentially active and may pose a threat. The fact is that it continues to periodically emit gases, in addition, there is a risk of collapse of the crater, which can provoke a new eruption. There is no documentary evidence of its eruptions, but local residents are convinced that the last time it happened was a little more than 200 years ago.
4. Cotopaxi
The deserved fourth place among the largest volcanoes in the world was taken by Cotopaxi – the second largest peak in Ecuador. The height of the volcano is 5897 meters, while it is considered active (active). The first eruption occurred in 1534, the last recorded in August 2015. In total, it has erupted more than 50 times during this time.
3. San Pedro
Well, here we got to the three giants, frightening with their lethality and attracting greatness, beauty. The San Pedro stratovolcano, which is located in Chile, opens the top 3 among them. The height of this giant is 6145 meters, and the last documented eruption occurred in 1960.
2. Mauna Loa
The next volcano was Mauna Loa, which is located on the Hawaiian Islands. If we consider it by volume, then this volcano would take a leading position, since it contains 32 cubic kilometers of magma. According to scientists, this giant is more than 700 thousand years old, while it is an active volcano. The last eruption happened in 1984 and lasted for several weeks, as a result of which local residents received enormous damage.
1. Llulayllaco
The champion of our rating was the world’s largest active stratovolcano Llulayllaco, which is located between Chile and Argentina. The height of this giant is an incredible 6739 meters, and the last eruption was recorded in 1877. At the moment, it is in the solfatarny stage – periodically releases water vapor and sulfur dioxide. In 1952, the first ascent of the volcano took place, as a result of which an Inca sanctuary and baby mummies sacrificed were found.