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This Volcano Eruption Was Equivalent To HUNDREDS Of Atomic Bombs

Love Exploring Logo By loveEXPLORING staff of Love Exploring | Slide 3 of 43: Located on an island off the southern coast of Sicily, Stromboli is considered one of the most active volcanoes on Earth and has been erupting almost continuously since 1932 – earning it the nickname 'Lighthouse of the Mediterranean'. It stands at 3,031 feet (924m) above sea level and its eruptions usually occur in small, mild blasts.

Stromboli, Italy

Located on an island off the southern coast of Sicily, Stromboli is considered one of the most active volcanoes on Earth and has been erupting almost continuously since 1932 – earning it the nickname 'Lighthouse of the Mediterranean'. It stands at 3,031 feet (924m) above sea level and its eruptions usually occur in small, mild blasts.

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