7. Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
The geologically young Galapagos Islands are one of the most volcanically active hotspots in the world, second only to Hawaii. Basaltic eruptions occur frequently, and its resulting landscape and natural wonders that exist only there gives this region its nickname “the enchanted islands.” If you happen to be there during an eruption, you might see fountains of lava, spatter cones and glowing rivers of molten magma cascading into the ocean. Recent eruptions include Cerro Azul, Sierra Negra and Marchena, but there are nine active ones in the chain.
