Key Facts about Mount Etna

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Mount Etna, Europe’s tallest and most active volcano, has erupted once again, sending lava flows and thick clouds of ash into the sky.

About Mount Etna

• Also known by its Latin name ‘Aetna,’ Mount Etna is an active stratovolcano situated in the Metropolitan City of Catania on the eastern coast of the Italian island of Sicily.
• It is located above the convergent plate boundary between the African and Eurasian Plates, and is one of the most active volcanoes in the world. 
• It is one of Europe’s tallest active volcanoes and Italy’s highest peak, located south of the Alps.
•  Etna covers an area of 1,190 sq.km. with a basal circumference of 140 km. 
• Due to its recent volcanic activities and closeness to densely populated areas, the United Nations designated Mount Etna as a Decade Volcano.
• It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Mount Etna FAQs

Q1. Why is Mount Etna so famous?

Ans. Mount Etna is the highest Mediterranea

Q2. What is the largest volcano in the world?

Ans. The largest volcano in the world by volume is Mauna Loa (Hawaii, USA.

Q3. What is the world’s most active volcano?

Ans. The world’s most active volcano is Kīlauea in Hawaii, USA, which has been erupting almost continuously from 1983 to 2018 and continues to have frequent eruptions.

Source: NIE