16 active volcanoes you should visit in your lifetime

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Pacaya volcano

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Streams of lava flow from Guatemala's Pacaya Volcano.

Visiting an active volcano is an extremely thrilling experience, but it can be highly dangerous.

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So, it's important to know which active volcanoes you can visit and to take precautions that often include wearing gloves, leather boots, a face mask, and sunglasses, according to The Weather Channel.

We've put together a list of active volcanoes you can visit around the world, from the spewing fire of Kilauea in Hawaii to Nicaragua's Cerro Negro, where volcano boarding is a common activity.

Note: You should keep a frequent watch on weather reports for each volcano as conditions can often change.