Volcanoes aren’t a good tourist destination. This became clear as early as 79 A.D. when Vesuvius erupted at Pompeii, which is where today’s City of Naples, Italy is located. The tragedy at White Island, New Zealand, has claimed 16 lives so far, and sent more than two dozen people to the hospital, some with horrific injuries.
Column: Vacation hotspots aren't always as advertised