ELEMENTAL


FOUR TO TRY 1 CERRO NEGRO


The youngest volcano in Central America, Cerro Negro is one of Nicaragua’s most active. An hour’s hike is rewarded with epic views where surfers ride rocks and plumes of white ash on specially designed boards. But if it’s molten lava you’re after, Nicaragua has plenty of choice; Masaya’s surface lava lake and Telica’s steaming crater both have bubbling magma.


Sunset over Cotopaxi, Ecuador


3 EYJAFJALLAJÖKULL Notorious since its fiery volcanic ash closed much of Europe’s airspace in 2010, an ascent of this subglacial Icelandic volcano demands expert guidance. It’s best attempted in summer and only with guides who know the glacial terrain and supply relevant technical kit. On a clear day, you’ll be rewarded with fabulous 5,500ft summit views. inspiredbyiceland.com


2 KILAUEA


The ever-oozing magma and fiery lava lakes that resulted from its massive 1959 eruption make this peak on Hawaii’s Big Island a truly novel climb. Kilauea isn’t a monster, with a modest summit of just 4,090ft, but steep, jagged rocks can make it a tricky ascent. The last notable event here was in 2018, when molten lava reached nearby towns. nps.gov


4 SAKURAJIMA Of all Japan’s 100-plus active volcanoes, Sakurajima, in the Kagoshima Prefecture, sees multiple, small, daily eruptions including towering smoke stacks, volcanic lightning and falling ash. It’s closely monitored, making hikes to nearby observation points relatively safe, with trails through spiky black smoking lava fields. japan.travel


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