- Stromboli is a volcanic island, one of the Aeolian Islands, off the north coast of Sicily.
- It has been erupting almost continuously since the Roman period.
Description
- Stromboli is one of the three active volcanoes in Italy. It is the same size as Mount Etna and twice the size of Mount Vesuvius.
- Stromboli reaches a height of 3,3031 feet (924m).
Lighthouse of the Mediterranean
- The eruptions take place in a series of small explosions every 20 to 30 minutes.
- At night, the eruptions are visible for miles which is why the Romans referred to it as the ‘Lighthouse of the Mediterranean’.
- During the day a plume of smoke can always be seen above the island.
- The island is visible from up to 30 miles away, day or night.
- A vessel sailing from Naples could head straight for Stromboli at night, knowing that the Straits of Messina, lie just 40 nautical miles beyond it.
Active Volcanoes
- Mount Vesuvius, Italy.
- Mount Etna, Sicily, Italy.
- Mount Teide, Tenerife, Spain.
- Vulcano, Aeolian Islands, Italy.
- Krakatoa, Indonesia.
Stromboli