10 of the world's most photogenic volcanoes

And that includes volcanoes, which have been in the news a lot in recent days. Just recently a daredevil made the news for abseiling into the mouthof one, while a pilot in Iceland made headlines for diverting his plane to give passengers a better view of lava-spewing Bardarbunga. Tourists captured these amazing images of the eruption of Mount Tavurvur in Papua New Guinea late last month. No volcano should be tackled lightly -- these are mountains, after all, and if active they can give climbers tougher challenges than a bit of altitude sickness or fatigue. Those who prepare correctly and find a good spot, however, will be rewarded with some fantastic vistas. 1. Kilauea, Hawaii, United States Forget sun-swept beaches, surfers and grass skirts, the Hawaiian Islands are home to one of the most spectacular light shows on the planet. Located in the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on the southern coast of Big Island, Kilauea is the world's most active volcano. Standing proud at 4,200 feet (1,280 meters), it's been erupting continuously since 1983. Adventure seekers may wish to hike over hardened lava fields to witness its power as lava hisses steaming into the sea. "I've been a tour guide all over the world and there is nothing else quite like Kilauea," says Eric Leifer, a National Geographic explorer who also guides for KapohoKine Adventures. "Once you stand on the edge of creation staring into that glowing caldera, a few things become quite clear: that we are small, life is short, and this world is beautiful." Last major eruption: 1983 Read more