Top 15 best volcanic climbing places in the world
Rock climbing, a healthy sport activity but requires the physical strength of the person who wants to experience this form. Have you ever heard of volcanic climbing? Climbing a volcano is not as simple as we think because it requires a license issued months in advance, climbing techniques and a paid fee for an instructor. It's too difficult, right, so to simplify, we just need to drive to the volcano we want to visit or walk up a nearby hill for easy observation. The places below will be a suggestion if you want to try what it is like to climb a volcano.
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Volcano Vesuvius, Italy
eruption process of Mount Vesuvius
This volcano is known worldwide for covering the city of Pompeii with a layer of ash in 79 AD, after which it preserved this condition until it was rediscovered in the 1700s. Since that time, the volcano has erupted more than 30 times throughout its history, most recently in 1944. This is the easiest mountain to climb on the list, taking only about 30 minutes. It is best to wear hiking shoes or running shoes, without carrying any equipment with you. What awaits you is a beautiful view of the whole city, the islands and part of the Apennine Mountains. The tour includes having a guide to the crater that many people may not know about. You won't find lava spewing out but will often see water vapor rising from the crater. On a sunny day, visitors can observe the view of the Bay of Naples. If you are looking to climb a famous volcano and don't want to worry then this is one of the mountains you should choose.
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Pinatubo Volcano, Philippines
observation of Pinatubo volcano from above
This active volcano is located on the Philippine island of Luzon, which last erupted in 1991, producing one of the most violent eruptions of the 20th century. Currently, it is quite quiet, this is the ideal time to climb to the top, enjoy the clear blue crater lake. January 1 is quite suitable for traveling because the temperature is at its coolest and the lake color is also the most beautiful. It's really easy because there's already a 4X4 pickup truck that takes you through part of the way. The trip is made within a few hours with a moderate inclination. If you want, you can set up a tent on the top of the mountain and stay overnight, even serving accommodation. For hikers, they will cross sandy cliffs and small indigenous tribes to reach the top.
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Kilauea Volcano, Hawaii
intense lava flows of Kilauea volcano
Located on the Big Island, Kilauea is the world's most active volcano and one of the most accessible. In the twentieth century alone, this volcano erupted 45 times with the most recent eruption beginning in 1983. To date, this eruption continues and has shot out more than 32 billion cubic yards of lava, altering the region's landscape forever. You can actually drive into this volcano, but walking is more recommended. Walking around Crater Rim Drive (an 11-mile trail that runs along the edge of Kilauea volcano in Hawaii's Volcanoes National Park) is one of the most popular activities as you can witness lava oozing from the volcano, vents, and lands just a few days old. There are many hiking trails, and helpful guides at the visitor center will point you in the right direction.
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Stromboli Volcano, Aeolian Islands
observation of the eruption of the Stromboli volcano
This volcano only allows guided walking and strict limits on the number of people allowed to visit the crater each day, so reservations are recommended if you want to visit. The climb is not for the faint of heart, it will take two to four hours to reach the top. The most common time to reach the summit is at night, so many tours depart around 4pm. At first, a path with a slight inclination looms, taking you through lush vegetation. It quickly becomes steeper and you have to walk through volcanic sand strewn with black rocks. There are actually three craters at the top that emit steam and smoke, making a strange humming sound. The light show was what everyone was waiting for as the crater exploded with fiery red sparks, shooting into the air.
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Bromo Volcano, Indonesia
hiking to see the Bromo volcano
Indonesia is home to more than 100 active volcanoes and earthquakes occur daily, making it a popular location for challenge enthusiasts and hikers alike. Although Mount Bromo is not the highest of the active volcanoes in Indonesia, it is the most visited and quite easily accessible. The volcano has continuous puffs of white smoke, as if waiting to explode at any moment. Climbing to the top is also quite easy without a guide, it is best to choose the right time to watch the sunrise, which means you need to wake up at 3am, take an hour or so to hike to the top. An interesting fact about this volcano is that the Tengger people believe that in order to appease the gods here, they must make offerings of food and money by throwing it into the crater during the annual Kasada festival.
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