Perhaps its the lure of watching Mother Nature at her most forceful, but even with the recent eruptions of Kilauea, Fuego and Agung, which have caused their share of death, devastation and travel disruptions, the world can't help its fascination with volcanoes.

Maybe its a desire to explore adventure travel at its most basic level. Or possibly the draw is more elemental, the idea of literally being able to watch the earth breathe. No matter the reasons, volcano tourism is on the rise around the world. If you're looking to start your own volcano travel bucket list, here are a few to get you started.

Costa Rica's most active volcano, Arenal has been flowing since 1968 when three craters burst open and devastated the nearby towns of Pueblo Nuevo and Tabac¨®n.

The volcano's "Crater C" remains active today and sometimes you can see lava flowing down the mountain at night. Worry not, park rangers monitor the activity and close the trails when they feel it is not safe to visit. Despite the power emitted by the volcano, this can be a tranquil place to visit. What's more, say Costa Rica tourism officials, spending time walking near volcanoes is a good way to commune with nature.

While the tragic death and destruction (and travel disruptions) caused by the recent flare-up of the Fuego Volcano, may put Guatemala on a temporary hold list for active travelers, the nation remains a popular draw for volcano seekers. Home to 37 volcanoes, three of them active, Guatemala's most popular peak is Pacaya, one of the nation's youngest volcanoes and a popular hiking spot. Conditions permitting, visitors can explore the lava fields while watching the smoking crater above. Weather permitting, you might even see the Fuego Volcano smoking in the distance.

While the most-recent, high-profile eruptions of Kilauea on Hawaii's Big Island have caused media attention due to evacuations and the tragic destruction of many area homes, the Big Island remains safe to visit (except in affected areas.)

In fact, the volcano, which has been an active volcano for more than 30 years, continues to be a popular draw for visitors. Even in its current state, there are numerous ways to visit and view the volcano from a safe distance.

Iceland is a red-hot visitor destination these days, but it was just eight years ago that Eyjafjallaj?kull erupted, grounding air travel throughout Northern Europe for six days. Today, the volcano is dormant, but traces of ash from the 2010 eruption can still occasionally be seen on top of the nearby ice caps. Climbing to the summit of Eyjafjallajokull will net views of nearby Mt. Hekla and Mt. Katla, two of Iceland's most-active volcanoes.

Perhaps one of the most famous volcanoes in the world, Mount Vesuvius buried nearby Pompei in AD 79. Today, it is considered one of the most dangerous volcanoes in the world. While the volcano is said to erupt once every 20 years on average, its last activity occurred back in 1944. A trail climbs to the crater's edge, but adventurers should be in reasonably good shape to make the 600-foot climb upwards from the edge of the road to the summit.

Italy's position as Europe's leader in volcanic activity cannot be denied. In fact, Italy is the only nation in mainland Europe to house any volcanoes at all. Another active site is Mount Etna, which is Europe's tallest volcano at 10,922 feet and also one of the most active volcanoes in the world. Etna was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list in 2013 for its "exceptional level of volcanic activity." While the summit is occasionally closed due to weather and eruption conditions, it is possible to climb to the volcano summit or to take a cable car up.

A third Italian volcano to make the list is Mount Stromboli, one of the eight Aeolian Islands located in the northern part of Sicily. Stromboli is always active with frequent minor eruptions, which has earned the island the nickname "the Lighthouse of the Mediterranean." The eruptions are best seen by boat and can often be viewed to the delight of cruise passengers sailing Mediterranean itineraries from Rome to Palermo.

In southern Japan's Kagoshima Prefecture, Mount Sakura (Sakurajima) is one of the nation's most active volcanoes. Scientists predict the volcano is due for a "catastrophic" eruption within the next 30 years. Although the last major eruption was in 1914 when 58 people died, smoke can be seen shooting from the mountain almost continuously, and minor eruptions occur several times every day.

The rich volcanic soil in Kagoshima, makes the area a popular getaway, especially for travelers looking to soak away their cares in natural hot spring bath (onsen.) It is prohibited to get within two kilometers of the volcano, but plenty of scenic outlook points are located throughout Kagoshima.

Of the 48 active volcanoes in Mexico, Colima is among the most active-and it has seen an uptick in activity since 2016. Also nicknamed the Volcan de Fuego (Fire Volcano), the volcano is located in Colima State, about 75 miles south of Guadalajara. Organized tours will take you as close as four miles from the volcano, or you can hike up the adjacent, dormant Volcan de Nieve (Snow Volcano) for some of the best views. Or experience the volcano from a totally new perspective, via a hot air balloon ride.

Closer to home, Mount St. Helen's is considered the most active (within the last 10,000 years) of the 13 volcanoes located in the Cascade Mountain Range. It is the infamous location of a major eruption in 1980 that took the lives of 37 people, the deadliest volcanic event in U.S. history. Although scientists seem confident that there is no current danger of an eruption, there has been a steady increase in seismic activity around the volcano in the past year. It is possible to climb Mount St. Helen's, but permits are required and only a limited number of people are granted each day. A helicopter tour over the mountain is another popular alternative.