The Volcanoes of Sicily
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Volcanoes – Sicily
Sicily has almost half of Italy’s active Volcanoes.
There are 13 active Volcanoes in Italy and 9 of them are located in and around Sicily.
The volcanic soil in Sicily also contributes to the island’s rich agricultural landscape, particularly in wine production. The fertile land produced by the volcanic ash supports the growth of various crops, including grapes used for Sicilian wines.
Here are the most iconic Volcanos in Sicily:
Mount Etna – this volcano is the highest active one in Europe with a current height of 3,357 metres. It is located on the east coast of Sicily and covers an area of 600 square miles. It’s been active for about 500.000 years and it frequently erupts throughout the year with violent explosions and voluminous lava flowing.
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Stromboli – another active volcano in Sicily is Stromboli. This volcano is younger than Mount Etna, being 160,000 years old. Its height is 926 metres above sea level.
You can enjoy an excursions to the volcano, and currently it’s possible to go up to 400 metres with guided tours and up to 100 metres on your own.
Photo – Petr Slová?ek – https://unsplash.com/@grwood
Vulcano – is one of the Eolian islands located off the northern coast of Sicily.
The last significant eruption occurred in 1888-1890, but the area remains active making it a fascinating visit for those interested in volcanology.
If you are into hiking and adventure, Vulcano is definitely worth a visit, but be aware that the smell of sulphur can be quite strong on this island.
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