ETNA VULCAN
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Summit Elevation: 3315 m (10,991 feet)
Latitude: 37°73'N
Longitude: 15°00'E
Last eruption: 2008
Volcano Type: Stratovolcano.
It is the Europe's largest volcano, and one of the most active volcano on Earth, thanks to the eruption phenomenon occurring almost continuously in the summit area and on its flanks.
The Etna overlooks the metropolitan area of Catania (about 900,00 inhabitants).
Etna's structure is larger than the other italian mounts, and it is covered by historical lava flows of basaltic composition.
Etna is full of small calderas. The most famous one, which is goal of interesting excursions, is the Valle del Bove (Valley of the Oxen).
It is a horseshoe-shape caldera with an area long 8 km and wide 5 km. The Valle del Bove is theatre of frequent and spectacular eruptions visible from the southern east part of the Catania province.
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