Mt. Stromboli's Eruptions
Mt. Stromboli has been active for the last 2000 years. This volcano is in Sicily, Italy. There are 5 vents. The lava consists of 7 small gas elements. This volcano is so active they had to evacuate it. There are some people who take the risk including some fire man. Mt. Stromboli is not as active as some Hawiian island.
Location of Mt. Stromboli
Mt. Stromboli is located on the Aeolian island off the shore of Sicily, Italy which is on the continent of Europe. Actually Aeolian is Mt. Stromboli. This is not dangurous because it is not right off the coast, it is a couple of miles off the coast.
Mt. Stromboli is located on the Aeolian island off the shore of Sicily, Italy which is on the continent of Europe. Actually Aeolian is Mt. Stromboli. This is not dangurous because it is not right off the coast, it is a couple of miles off the coast.
Map of Italy
What type of volcano is Mt. Stromboli?
Mt. Stromboli is a strato volcano also known as a composite voclano. "A strato volcano is a tall concial built by mant layers." (google.com) It is a cinder cone volcano.
Mt. Stromboli is a strato volcano also known as a composite voclano. "A strato volcano is a tall concial built by mant layers." (google.com) It is a cinder cone volcano.
Mt. Stromboli is extremely Explosive!
Mt. Stromboli is the 3rd most exposive volcano in the world next to Mt. Etna in second and Mt.Yasu Vanauta in first.
Mt. Stromboli is the 3rd most exposive volcano in the world next to Mt. Etna in second and Mt.Yasu Vanauta in first.
What Plates create this volcano?
The Eurasian plates and the African plates create Mt. Stromboli. It is created by subduction. These plates are oceanic.
Video Clip
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HQ9rQkCDJQ&list=PLB1073A3735103391
3 Interesting Facts!
1) Mt. Stromboli has small eruptions every 20 minutes.
2) Stromboli is the smallest island in the Arloin island.
3) Mt. Stromboli 900 meters high.
2) Stromboli is the smallest island in the Arloin island.
3) Mt. Stromboli 900 meters high.
What creates Volcanoes?
When plates push together with tremendous force they push up and form a volcano.
The main cause of a volcano:
Volcanoes are formed by increased tectonic plate pressures which force molten rock.
(http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_are_the_main_2_reasons_for_volcano_formation)
(http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_are_the_main_2_reasons_for_volcano_formation)
What type of magma does Stromobli have?
Mt. Stromboli's lava is Silica, which causes it to have mild expplosive eruptions, this produces flaming bombs.
Damages from the last eruption:
There were damages to boats and houses, but no deaths where recorded.
Death Toll
The death toll was zero because most people evacuated or escaped from the eruption.
Could Mt. Stromboli erupt again?
Yes, Mt. stromboli could erupt again. Since Mt. Stromboli has been active for 2000 years and the last eruption was in 2008 it is very possible it will have a large eruption again.
Predicting Eruptions
Volcaniogligist look at the volcano vital signs and gravimeters to detect the flow of magma in the volcano.
Myth
I couln't find a myth but I found its nickname the lighthouse because of its constant eruption patterns.
Websites Used
http://www.lifeinitaly.com/tourism/sicily/stromboli
http://geology.com/volcanoes/stromboli/
http://www.youtube.com/?hl=en-GB&gl=GB
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