ValerioAurelius
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Italy has the luck to host almost all of Europes active volcanos.
Each one has its own unique character.
The one that gave all firemountains of the world its name...
Vulcano:
Vulcano is a very calm one. It has constant activity on a very low level and is famous for tourism. Some geologists say that Vulcano is very dangerous, because the last big eruption was in 1890.
Stromboli:
Close to Vulcano is Stromboli.
Stromboli is constantly active and the only constantly active vulcano in Europe. Sometimes it has bigger eruptions but it is possible to walk up to the main crater. There is constant lava flow. You are only allowed to go up there with a local guide.
Stromboli is incredible steep. It is also one of the highest mountains of Europe if you meassure from its base. Its over 3000 meters.
Then we have famous Etna.
Etna is one of the largest vulcano in the world. Over 3200 meters high and with dozens of craters. That mountain has almost evry year a eruption bust most are relative safe because the lava streams dont reach the villages.
It is really spectacular
and last but not least...the most famous one Vesuvius
aka Mt. Doom
Vesuvius is considered the most deadly and dangerous vulcano in the world. He lays dormant for hundreds of years but erupts with incredible power and force. Rocks the size of city blocks are fired over 40 km wide. It generates a gigantic ash cloud which alsmost reaches 60 km altitude.
The effects can be seen close nearby at the old roman city Pompeii
The old imperial city was destroyed by Vesuvius but also preserved under the ash. You can see the bodies of the victims and its a sad sight
Vesuvius is the most watched volcano worldwide. The close proximity of the city Napoli adds even more danger.
Should you ever visit Italy you should try to see each one of them.
Each one has its own unique character.
The one that gave all firemountains of the world its name...
Vulcano:
Vulcano is a very calm one. It has constant activity on a very low level and is famous for tourism. Some geologists say that Vulcano is very dangerous, because the last big eruption was in 1890.
Stromboli:
Close to Vulcano is Stromboli.
Stromboli is constantly active and the only constantly active vulcano in Europe. Sometimes it has bigger eruptions but it is possible to walk up to the main crater. There is constant lava flow. You are only allowed to go up there with a local guide.
Stromboli is incredible steep. It is also one of the highest mountains of Europe if you meassure from its base. Its over 3000 meters.
Then we have famous Etna.
Etna is one of the largest vulcano in the world. Over 3200 meters high and with dozens of craters. That mountain has almost evry year a eruption bust most are relative safe because the lava streams dont reach the villages.
It is really spectacular
and last but not least...the most famous one Vesuvius
aka Mt. Doom
Vesuvius is considered the most deadly and dangerous vulcano in the world. He lays dormant for hundreds of years but erupts with incredible power and force. Rocks the size of city blocks are fired over 40 km wide. It generates a gigantic ash cloud which alsmost reaches 60 km altitude.
The effects can be seen close nearby at the old roman city Pompeii
The old imperial city was destroyed by Vesuvius but also preserved under the ash. You can see the bodies of the victims and its a sad sight
Vesuvius is the most watched volcano worldwide. The close proximity of the city Napoli adds even more danger.
Should you ever visit Italy you should try to see each one of them.
