Volcanoes have always in history been a huge and destructive force. They can change an entire several mile landscape with a huge eruption in a flash. They can also blanket massive areas with their ash and smoke. A volcano in Ireland right now is cutting air travel to much of Europe thanks to its huge ash cloud. This disruption has gone on for days and does not show signs of letting up. Volcanoes in the past have also brought about tons of superstition and myths with them. Tribes and older people groups would sacrifice animals and people to the volcano gods as they saw them. Certainly they felt this way knowing that an eruption could wipe them out, as well as that they knew the volcano was a monstrous force not to be taken lightly. Many of the world’s largest volcanoes have been silent for many years. At the current time they pose very little threat to the world. There are many sleeping giants still around though so always take care where you visit and when. Many islands have beautiful volcanic mountains to visit and see. So these once huge destructive forces can now be viewed safely, more than likely with a guide to help