VOLCANO
TOURISM - GEOGRAPHY
News:
The ‘volcano tourists’
that vied to catch Iceland eruptions
What's
in the news?
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The country is a prime destination for
volcano tourism, a niche segment that attracts thousands of thrill-seekers
every year.
Volcano
Tourism:
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The
exploration and study of active volcanic and geothermal landforms.
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Volcano tourism also includes visits to
dormant and extinct volcanic regions where remnants of activity attract
visitors interested in geological heritage.
Destinations
of Volcano Tourism:
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Iceland
is becoming a prime destination for volcano tourism, a niche segment that
attracts thousands of thrill-seekers every year to sites in Sicily, Indonesia and New Zealand.
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The 2021
Fagradalsfjall volcano eruption in southwest Iceland has drawn thousands of
visitors.
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It is also called the ‘tourist eruptions’ where one can get quite close to the crater and
witness the lava flow. These thrill-seeking tourists are also called “Lava chasers”.
Major
Volcanic Tourist Spots:
Some major volcanic
tourism spots are
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Grindavik eruption in Iceland
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Mauna Loa in Hawaii
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Marapi volcanic eruption
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Mt Lewotobi Laki-Laki eruption in
Indonesia
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Onsen ryokans (hot springs inns) in
villages near volcanoes in Japan
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Ruins of the ancient Roman city of
Pompeii, Italy
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Mount Vesuvius, Italy.