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20/02/24

Volcanoes Around the World

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Etna, Sicily: The tallest active volcano in Europe, Etna has had recorded eruptions for millennia, including a huge blast in 1669 that left 20,000 people dead.

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Vesuvius, Campania: This storied volcano, which in AD 79 destroyed the city of Pompeii, is still active and is surrounded by several million people living in the area of Naples.

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Strombolie, Eolie Islands: Nearly continuous small eruptions of incandescent lava have given this volcano, located on an island north of Sicily, the nickname "lighthouse of the Mediterranean."

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Vulcano, Eolie Islands: Vulcano, the ancient archetype of the term volcano, has not erupted since the late 19th century.

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Thera, Cyclades: The scenic island of Thera is actually the remains of a volcano that exploded about 1500 BC in one of the largest eruptions of historic times.

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Teide, Tenerife: The highest peak in the Atlantic Ocean, Teide was observed in eruption by Christopher Columbus and still emits hot gas from vents on its slopes.

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Fogo, Cape Verde: The highest peak in the Cape Verde Islands, Fogo rises from a caldera created by an ancient volcanic collapse.

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Beerenberd, Jan Mayen: Located on an island in the Arctic Circle, Beerenberg is the northernmost active volcano on Earth.

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