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UPPSC 2009 GS-I World Geography
Question

The World's most active Volcano is

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Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Kilaueu

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Kilaueu”.
Kīlauea is the world's most active volcano, located on the Hawaiian Islands and erupting continuously since 1983.

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