Caldera
Campi Flegrei
A restless supervolcano in the heart of the Mediterranean. Known for its 'breathing' ground (bradyseism), the sunken Roman city of Baiae, and the mythical entrance to the Underworld.
📍 Campania, Italy
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Volcanoes in Italy
Explore 4 volcanoes in Italy — their history, geology, eruptions and how to visit them.
Stratovolcano
Mount Etna: The Pillars of Heaven - Typhon's Prison, the 1669 Cataclysm & Volcanic Viticulture
Explore Mount Etna, Europe's highest and most active volcano. Discover the myth of the monster Typhon, the history of the devastating 1669 eruption, and the unique world of Etna Rosso wines born from volcanic soil.
📍 Sicily, Italy
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Somma-Stratovolcano
Mount Vesuvius: The Giant of Naples - The 79 AD Plinian Cataclysm, the 'Red Zone' & Modern Risk
Discover Mount Vesuvius, the world's most dangerous volcano. Explore the destruction of Pompeii, the history of its wartime eruptions, and the daring emergency plans for the 3 million residents of Naples.
📍 Campania, Italy
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Stratovolcano
Stromboli: The Lighthouse of the Mediterranean - 2,000 Years of Persistent Fire & the Sciara del Fuoco
Explore Stromboli, one of the world's most active volcanoes. Discover why it's called the 'Lighthouse of the Mediterranean,' the mechanics of Strombolian eruptions, and the dramatic Sciara del Fuoco.
📍 Aeolian Islands, Italy
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