The USGS released a Volcanic Threat Assessment in 2018, which identified 161 US volcanoes as posing a risk to lives and property. Of these, the most dangerous peaks were located in Alaska, California, Washington, Oregon, and Hawaii.

Notable recent eruptions include that of Mauna Loa, on Hawaii’s Big Island, which spewed out enormous flows of lava, smoke, and ash in November 2022 – its first eruption in 38 years.

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