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Why is Mt Etna higher than Ben Nevis?
is mount etna higher than ben nevis
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.
What mountain range is mt etna part of?
Mount Etna is an active volcano located on the Italian Island of Sicily. It is in the Sicilian Apennine mountain range.
Why 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.
How have people adapted to Mt Etna?
because its a lovely place to go and see the volcano.
When was Mt Etna dormant?
Not at all, it is erupting right now!
What volcano erupted in the last fifteen years?
Mt Etna in Sicily is basically erupting every year :D
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.
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 date did the 1992 Etna eruption begin?
The explosive eruption on Mt. Etna took place on May 23, 1992. In all, Etna was actually erupting and venting gas for almost two years before it calmed again.
Where is a famous erupting volcano?
Kilauea (Hawaii), Mt Etna (Italy), Piton de la Fournaise (Réunion), Nyamuragira, (D.R. Congo)
What is the highest peak in Sicily?
Mt Etna
Why is Hephaestus still relevant?
Is it because Mt Etna is still emitting smoke?
What plates are affecting Mt Etna?
What plates are affecting Mt Etna?
What island is Mt. Etna on?
Mt Etna is on the island of Sicily, Italy.
What type of magma does Mt Etna have?
The composition of Mt. Etna is basaltic.
What is height of Mt Etna?
the height of mt etna is 3,350m tall.
