Etna has erupted at least three times in the past year, according to Italy’s National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology, which monitors the volcano with cameras and seismic sensors. But it’s not just Etna that’s worrying Italian authorities. Stromboli, a volcano on the island of the same name north of Sicily, has also erupted, spewing thick plumes of ash.
Stromboli’s summit reaches 920 metres, with its base 2,000 metres below sea level. It is one of the few in the world that is almost continuously active. Civil protection has called on the island’s population of around 500 people to “scrupulously comply with safety instructions”. Stromboli’s last major eruption occurred in July 2019, killing one person and injuring another.
DETAILSEtna
It is the largest volcano in Europe and one of the largest and most active in the world. It is over 3,300 meters high and has over 200 craters. Stromboli
It is known for its small but regular explosions, with lava ejected from several vents inside the crater. UNESCO
In 2013, Mount Etna was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its scientific, cultural and scenic significance.
Author: Rita Monteiro
Source: CM Jornal
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