Join volcanologists in their dangerous quest to forecast eruptions and save lives and experience the explosive excitement and human drama surrounding volcanoes. Tungurahua, also called the Black Giant, is one of Ecuador's most active volcanoes. The Tungurahua volcano erupts in the night. Volcanoes are classified as active, dormant, or extinct. National Geographic Video transports you to some of the world's most notorious volcanoes, including Mount Pinatubo in the Philippines and Japan's Mount Unzen. At Italy’s Mount Etna, a …
Volcanoes often form a hill or mountain as layers of rock and ash build up from repeated eruptions. Come back soon for more updates, games, and videos!
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