1. The Pacific Ocean has what is called a 'Ring of Fire'! With 600-700 active volcanoes around it! In fact the volcanoes form not one, but several rings!
2. The world's first recorded volcanic eruption was not at Pompeii. Archaeologists have found a painting of a volcano erupting in Ancient Turkey. It is believed that this village was lived in around 6200 B.C.
3. There are over 1500 active volcanoes in the world today!
4. Volcanoes get their name from the Roman god of fire, Vulcan!
5. The world's most active volcano is the Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii. It has been in near-continuous eruption since 1983!
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