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Mount Etna erupts because of plate tectonics. The African crust that is sinking near Etna tore, which let hot rock escape and break through the crust in Sicily.
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What time did etna last erupt?
Mount Etna erupted on December 14, 1991*I wrote this December 2, 2010
Did mt st helens erupt in 2004?
yes it did erupt in 2004
Why is Mt Etna higher than Ben Nevis?
is mount etna higher than ben nevis
Is Mt. Etna still erupting?
Yes it is. I learned in school that it is.
What is mt etna's boundary type?
Mt. Etna is an unusual volcano in that most of the world's volcanoes occur on constructive and destructive plate boundaries while Etna is formed on a unique boundary between two continental plates, the Eurasian and the African plate, which are pushing towards each other.
When did Mt Etna erupt?
1669 the first time then the second time in 2007
How frequently does etna erupt?
I don't know but I have walked up MT etna!!
How is mtetna danerous?
Mt. Etna is an active volcano. Those are dangerous to be around when they erupt.
What caused Mt Etna to erupt in may 2008?
It was Eurasian and the African platwes for sure
What time did Mt Etna last erupt?
Mount Etna erupted on December 14, 1991*I wrote this December 2, 2010
How many times has etna erupt since it was created?
mt etna first erupted on 1500BC so you do the math its last eruption was in 2008
What caused Mt Etna volcano to erupt in 1669?
it was simply just tectonic plates that pushed the lava through.
Did mt etna erupt?
Mount Etna erupts because of plate tectonics. The African crust that is sinking near Etna tore, which let hot rock escape and break through the crust in Sicily.
What is the highest peak in Sicily?
Mt Etna
When did mt etna first erupt?
Mount Etna last erupted in January, 2014. It was a minor eruption that closed the airport and created a new crater on the southeastern side of the volcano.
Why did Mt Etna erupt in 1669?
i think it was due to the tectonic plates which were pushed together coz of the strong force of lava and magma
What plates are affecting Mt Etna?
What plates are affecting Mt Etna?
