Mt. Etna is a strato volcano and is the largest, active volcano in all of Europe. Etna is located on the Sicily Islands of Italy. It is rarely dormant and has been spewing ash for thousands and thousands of years. In the year of 1669, Mt. Etna erupted. The massive explosion lasted a week or two wiping out a total of 20 000 citizens. Of course they could have survived if they fled, but not wanting to leave their beloved city, decide to stay and die. To this day, Mt. Etna still erupts frequently. If you go on google maps satellite, and type in Mt. Etna an interesting picture will appear.
Friday, June 19, 2009
Mt.Etna
Mt. Etna is a strato volcano and is the largest, active volcano in all of Europe. Etna is located on the Sicily Islands of Italy. It is rarely dormant and has been spewing ash for thousands and thousands of years. In the year of 1669, Mt. Etna erupted. The massive explosion lasted a week or two wiping out a total of 20 000 citizens. Of course they could have survived if they fled, but not wanting to leave their beloved city, decide to stay and die. To this day, Mt. Etna still erupts frequently. If you go on google maps satellite, and type in Mt. Etna an interesting picture will appear.
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