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In mythology, Etna was identified as the location of the forge of Volcan, home of the Cyclopses, and where the giant Enceladus laid (eruptions being his breath and earthquakes his motion). Etna's beauty, frequent eruptions, and long record of eruptions makes it one of the world's best known volcanoes. With hundreds of papers published on nearly every aspect of Etna's geology it is probably one of the world's most studied volcanoes. Etna is one of the largest continental volcanoes. The base of the volcano is about 36 by 24 miles (60 x 40 km). Below an elevation of about 9,500 feet (2,900 m) Etna is a shield. The upper 1,200 feet (400 m) is a stratovolcano made of several coalesced vents. Much of the surface of the volcano is covered by historic lava flows. Most eruptive products are made of andesite. The eruption rate of Etna is about one-sixth that of Kilauea. Sourced with thanks from Volcano.und.edu/vwdocs/volc_images/img_etna.html Mount Etna (also known as Muncibeddu in Sicilian and Mongibello in Italian, a combination of Latin mons and Arabic gibel, both meaning mountain[2]) is an active volcano on the east coast of Sicily, close to Messina and Catania.

It is the largest active volcano in Europe, currently standing about 3,326 m (10,910 ft) high, though it should be noted that this varies with summit eruptions. Mount Etna is one of the most active volcanoes in the world and is in an almost constant state of eruption. Although it can occasionally be very destructive, it is not generally regarded as being particularly dangerous, and thousands of people live on its slopes and in the surrounding areas. The fertile volcanic soils support extensive agriculture, with vineyards and orchards spread across the lower slopes of the mountain and the broad Plain of Catania to the south. Due to its history of recent activity and nearby population, Mount Etna has been designated a Decade Volcano by the United Nations. Sourced with thanks from En.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Etna


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  • Etna_13

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    May 29th, 18:28

  • Kevinchho

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    Today, 00:42

  • GeeRochaRecife

    Gente e a ETNA junto e eu não vou? :'(

    Today, 00:40

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    Today, 00:39

  • Etna_13

    @Kevinchho no me convences aun!

    Today, 00:38

  • etna_t

    @davidsalomonr De vez en cuando hay que caer en la tentación, la única manera de vencerla es acabando con ella!!! Saludos.

    Today, 00:37

  • Kevinchho

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    Today, 00:36

  • etna_t

    RT @jaime_lozano_: Gracias a todos por sus palabras y buena vibra. Hoy ha sido uno de mis mejores días como jugador profesional. MEXICO PUMAS UNIVERSIDAD GOOYA

    Today, 00:36

  • Kevinchho

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    Today, 00:36

  • Kevinchho

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    Today, 00:35

  • etna_t

    pues nada.... y nada en realidad....

    Today, 00:34

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    @Envidia_Cochina entre 29 y 30 :S.... siento que me cocino lentamente.... Saludos

    Today, 00:27

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    Today, 00:27

  • NYCityAlerts

    Brooklyn: *MCI* Etna St & Hale Ave. EMS on scene for a serious MVA with a totel of 10 injured victims. MCI transmitted in regards. NY02

    Today, 00:24

  • umnovorisco

    Etna voltou?!

    Today, 00:22

  • RocWellah

    Another Pic On Etna http://t.co/UDAfvJlL

    Today, 00:20

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