In this article. When you have diarrhea, your bowel movements (stools) are loose and watery. Itâs very common and although it feels bad, it's usually not serious. It typically lasts two to three days, and if you need to treat it, there are over-the-counter medicines, which means they don't need a prescription.all your doctor immediately if you have: 1  Blood in your diarrhea or black, tarry stools. 2  A fever that is high (above 101 F) or that lasts more than 24 hours. 3  Diarrhea lasting longer than 2 days. 4  Nausea or vomiting that prevents you from drinking liquids to replace lost fluids. 5  Severe pain in your belly or rectum.
There are probably millions of volcanoes that have been active during the whole lifespan of the earth. During the past 10,000 years, there are about 1500 volcanoes on land that are known to have have been active, while the even larger number of submarine volcanoes is unknown.
Famous Volcanic Eruptions . About 550 volcanoes have erupted on Earth's surface since recorded history; about 60 are active each year. Far more have erupted unobserved on the ocean floor. Most volcanoes exist at the boundaries of Earth's crustal plates, such as the famous Ring of Fire that surrounds the Pacific Ocean plate. Indonesia holds the record for the greatest number of eruptions, followed by Japan and the USA. Probably the most famous eruption in the history of the Earth was the one that resulted in the extinction of the dinosaurs. Others include Mt. Vesuvius, Mt Etna, Mt. St. Helens. and the many volcanoes in Jupiter's Red Spot (See picture below). Jupiter's Red Spot, showing extensive volcanic activity.