What are the characteristics of Mount Etna?

Answer 1

Mt. Etna is one of the many volcanoes that have little times when it is dormant, or not ready to explode quite yet, but not dead. It is a shield volcano and Strato volcano, composite type. It is currently standing 3,329 meters type. It is currently standing 3,329 meters (10,922 ft) high. Etna covers an area of 1,190 km² (460 sq mi) with a basal area of 1,190 km² (460 sq mi) with a basal area of 1,190 km² (460 sq mi) with a basal (10,922 ft) high. Etna covers an area of 1,190 km² (460 sq mi) with a basal circumference of 140 km. Mount Etna is Europe's largest and most active volcano. It is characterized by frequent emissions of lava, gas and ash that, in general, pose little danger to the population surrounding its slopes. Mt. Etna's type of magma is basaltic and very high in silica. Below Mt. Etna are two active magma chambers.