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Vulcano

Small volcanic island north of Sicily

Mountainmountain stratovolcano volcanic islandQ207323

Also known as Isola di Vulcano · Therasía · Thérmessa · Hiera

Elevation: 500 m
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Prominence: 500 m
Country: Italy
Located in: Lipari

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Vulcano or Vulcan is a small volcanic island belonging to Italy in the Tyrrhenian Sea, about 20 km (12 mi) north of Sicily and located at the southernmost end of the seven Aeolian Islands. The island is known for its volcanic activity and contains several volcanic calderas, including one of the four active volcanoes in Italy that are not submarine. The English word "volcano" and its equivalents in several European languages derive from the name of this island. The name derives from the Roman belief that the tiny island was the chimney of Vulcan, the Roman god of fire. In November 2021, 150 people were evacuated from the island's harbour area due to increased volcanic activity and gases; an amber alert had been issued in October 2021 after several significant changes in the volcano's parameters. In the fall of 2025, volcanic unrest increased again with strong gas emissions reported on October 15, 2025.

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Part of: Aeolian Islands
Located in or next to body of water: Tyrrhenian Sea
Named after: Vulcan
Area: 21 km²
Location: Tyrrhenian Sea
Native label: Vulcano
Different from: Vulcano
Located in/on physical feature: Aeolian Islands
Category for the view from the item: Category:Views from Vulcano Island

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