Natural disasters, from wildfires, floods and mudslides in western states to large earthquakes in Japan, have rocked, burned ...

Yet, many of the most popular holiday destinations among British tourists are home to the most active volcanoes in the world. Italy is the only country in mainland Europe with active volcanoes.

It was one of the most powerful volcanic eruptions ever recorded. And it was a wake-up call. Locator map showing Tonga islands on globe, as well as location of volcano in relation to other islands.

With the increased activity at the Axial Seamount, the underwater volcano off the Oregon coast, 2025 could be considered a year with a higher risk of volcanic eruptions, forecasts show.