Although volcanoes are a potential threat to human life, it is still impossible not to agree that this is one of the most mesmerizing sights in the world. The natural element has not been fully studied to date; there are blank spots in this area of human knowledge. Be that as it may, everything unusual and somewhat dangerous attracts enthusiasts, so many climbers dream of conquering the highest volcano in the world with a height of 6891 m.
This wonder of the world is located on the border of Chile and Argentina and is called Ojos del Salado, which means "s alty eyes" in Spanish. Although the mountain is located on the territory of two states, the highest point still falls on the Chilean side. The highest volcano in the world was considered inactive for a long time, at least in the history of mankind there was no recorded case of its eruption. Scientistsit was suggested that the last time lava flowed around the 7th century AD, but there is no exact confirmation of this fact.
Researchers thought about its retraining from inactive to active after in 1993, Ojos del Salado threw water vapor and sulfur into the air. No more incidents followed, but this fact showed that the highest volcano in the world is not inactive and can wake up from its protracted hibernation at any moment. The opinions of geologists on this matter are divided and there is still fierce debate over the question of what status to give the Chilean giant. If it is recognized as active, then when asked which volcano is the highest among the active ones, it will be necessary to name this miracle of nature, although now this title belongs to Llullaillaco.
There are several more records associated with this South American peak. Besides the fact that Ojos del Salado is the highest volcano in the world, it is also considered the highest mountain in Chile. He also takes an honorable second place after the top of Aconcagua in the entire Western Hemisphere and the South American mainland in particular. The volcano itself is located on the hottest desert in the world - Atacama, and at its top is the highest lake on the planet. The first time Ojos del Salado was conquered in 1937 by Polish climbers, they also found out that in ancient times, the indigenous people considered the peak sacred. Another record that mentions a volcano is associated with climbing a mountain in a special car. This event was recorded in the Book of RecordsGuinness.
Another famous peak and the dream of climbers is the highest volcano in Europe - Elbrus. Its height is 5642 m, it is located on the border of Karachay-Cherkessia and Kabardino-Balkaria. Elbrus is classified as a dormant volcano, the last eruptions were about 2.5 millennia ago. Today, it is full of activity inside. The smell of sulphurous gases is heard through the cracks, and the springs on it are heated up to 60°C, besides, they are saturated with mineral s alts. It is this water that is used for medicinal purposes by the resorts of Kislovodsk and Pyatigorsk. Elbrus itself is a separate tourist and natural area, striking in the beauty of landscapes and attracting numerous climbers and mountain lovers.
