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What type of lava erupts from Mount Etna and how does this effect the eruptions?
In its most recent activity Mount Etna has erupted basaltic lava. These eruptions have been mildly explosive and produced glowing red lava flows due to the lava's relatively low viscosity.
What type of eruptions does mount etna have?
Mount Etna is a stratovolcano that sits on a tectonic fault line. The fault line runs from the Lipari Isles over the east coast of Sicily to the Hyblean Mountains.
What kind of material comes out of Mt Etna lava or pyroclastic material?
Both come out of Mount Etna. It is a composite volcano which means it alternates between erupting with pyroclastic material and lava.
How did Mt Etna form?
Nobody knows when Mount Etna was formed. Scientists are still trying to figure it out. Scientists estimate that Mount Etna has had eruptions for 2.5 million years. They also estimeate that the lava in Mount Etna is 300,000 years old. There is recorded history that Mount Etna has been erupting since 1500 BC.
Why are there so many ladybugs on Mount Etna?
I visited mount Etna in 2008 and was mystified to find so many ladybirds at the top of the mountain clustered into the old cold lava. Can anyone tell me why they are there, and are they getting any mineral from the lava? Brenda Young.
What type of lava erupts from Mount Etna and how does this effect the eruptions?
In its most recent activity Mount Etna has erupted basaltic lava. These eruptions have been mildly explosive and produced glowing red lava flows due to the lava's relatively low viscosity.
What happened when mount etna ereupted?
Mount Etna erupts several times a year. It has demolished villages and vineyards. The coastline has receded and advanced over the years due to the lava flow.
What type of eruptions does mount etna have?
Mount Etna is a stratovolcano that sits on a tectonic fault line. The fault line runs from the Lipari Isles over the east coast of Sicily to the Hyblean Mountains.
What kind of lava does Mount Etna have?
stratovolcano
What kind of material comes out of Mt Etna lava or pyroclastic material?
Both come out of Mount Etna. It is a composite volcano which means it alternates between erupting with pyroclastic material and lava.
What kind of lava does Mount Etna Volcano have?
stratovolcano
What come out when a volcano erupts?
Lava
Is mtn etna explosive or quiet and lava or pyroclastic flow?
Mount Etna has had both explosive and "quiet" eruptions and has produced lava flows, lava fountains, and pyroclastic flows.
How did Mt Etna form?
Nobody knows when Mount Etna was formed. Scientists are still trying to figure it out. Scientists estimate that Mount Etna has had eruptions for 2.5 million years. They also estimeate that the lava in Mount Etna is 300,000 years old. There is recorded history that Mount Etna has been erupting since 1500 BC.
Why are there so many ladybugs on Mount Etna?
I visited mount Etna in 2008 and was mystified to find so many ladybirds at the top of the mountain clustered into the old cold lava. Can anyone tell me why they are there, and are they getting any mineral from the lava? Brenda Young.
What is the environmental effects of mount Etna eruption?
The ginger bread man ran away and Mount Etna is angry
Why did Mount Etna erupt in 1983?
After two days of earthquake activity, on March 28, 1983, Mount Etna erupted. By April 23, 1983 the lava flow was 4 miles long.
