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How many active volcanoes are there in the world?
1,500
Background
There are about 1,500 active volcanoes on land worldwide. Many more exist below the ocean surface. Around 50 of them erupt every year. Most of them lie along the famous Pacific Ring of Fire around the ocean.
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