
Chile Has More Than 2,000 Volcanoes
Chile lies along the Pacific Ring of Fire and has more than 2,000 volcanoes, of which about 90 are considered active. This makes it one of the most volcanically active countries in the world. The Villarrica volcano in the Lake District is one of South America's most active, often displaying a visible lava lake. Volcanic activity has shaped Chile's diverse geography and fertile soils.