The most horrifying volcanic eruptions in 2010

Huge columns of ashes 11km high, air traffic of a number of countries must be closed, thousands of people have to evacuate in panic . these are the horrors that volcanoes have created.

Of the 64 volcanoes that are active across the globe in 2010, there are volcanoes and its power is truly a terror to human life in the countries in which it exists. The wake of these volcanoes has caused very serious consequences in many areas of life.

1. Fire Eyjafjallajokull, Iceland

On March 21, 2010, Eyjafjallajokull volcano in Iceland suddenly woke up after 200 years of sleep. Its intense eruption created a column of ashes rising 11 km, severely disrupting air traffic throughout the Nordic countries. Britain, the Republic of Ireland, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands all closed airspace. France also had to close 24 airports in the north, including Paris-Charles de Gaulle main airport.

On April 14, Eyjafjallajoekull volcano continued to erupt for the second time in just one month and continued to cause more serious consequences. In this second spray, a 500m wide crack appeared on the crater. The Icelandic government also had to evacuate people to prevent possible circumstances. This is considered a terrifying awakening to European air traffic at that time.

2. Mount Merapi, Indonesia

On October 31, Merapi volcano in Indonesia suddenly erupted lava, causing huge sea of ​​smoke and causing thousands of people in this area to evacuate in panic. The volcano erupted in lava for 46 minutes and caused a column of dust and smoke about 1.6 km high in the sky. In the last century alone, the Merapi volcano claimed 1,400 lives.

3. The fire of Tungurahua, Ecuador

The Tungurahua volcano, Ecuador, in the local language means ' Fire Throat ', is located 135km southeast of Quito. This is considered the most ' fierce ' volcano of Ecuador. On December 4, this volcano erupted again. When Tungurahua was active, extremely hot rocks and gases, at high speed, drifted down from the crater, endangering people in nearby areas. The ash from the crater rises 2km into the sky.

People living at the foot of the mountain area witnessed the shaking of the ground and buildings and heard the boisterous sound from the volcano. Local authorities have placed the area around the volcano in red alert and evacuated people living in a 6.5km radius of the volcano. In the previous May, Tungurahua was also active and shut down the international airport in Ecuador's largest city, Guayaquil.

4. Fire in Pacaya, Guatemala

Pacaya volcano, Guatemala began erupting lava and rocks on May 27. A large amount of ash has been attacked in the capital, forcing Guatemala to close its international airport. About 2,000 people from villages near Pacaya volcano have been moved to shelter. At least 800 houses were damaged during the first eruption. A second midday eruption on May 28, from an altitude of 8,373 ft (2,550m) made the damage worse.

5. Fire Santiaguito, Guatemala

On April 26, Santiaguito volcano sprayed sand and ash into large areas in western Guatemala, covering and threatening to destroy crops in the six provinces. Strong winds blew up volcanic ash to the northeast, taking huge dust from 2,500m down. Local authorities have closed schools in the three affected provinces to ensure student safety.

Santiaguito volcano is located in Quetzaltenango province, 206km west of Guatemala City. Previously, Santiaguito erupted several times, most notably in 1929 killing 5,000 people. Scientists estimate that the volcano began operating 30,000 years ago, forming lava columns as high as 1,400m.

6. Sinabung Fire, Indonesia

On August 29, Sinabung volcano in North Sumatra province, Indonesia, erupted for the first time since 1600, leaving more than 30,000 people evacuated. Sinabung operates for the second time on August 30, creating a high ash column of 2,000 meters. On September 3, this volcano erupted for the third time and the height of the ash column increased to 3,000 m. The fourth activity occurred on September 6. And the fifth eruption on September 7 was the strongest eruption in over 400 years of Sinabung volcano.