Steam rising from the main crater

Volcano

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January 7th 2007
The most active volcano on the planet! It was quite a sight. I did not see any active lava flows close up, altough I was able to see their glow at night though. However the sights I did see were humbling, and walking along the sides of the craters was inspiring. I stayed the night at the Volcano House and had dinner at the edge of the main crater. Maapallon aktiivisin tulivuori! Ai ... read more

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more