GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Stromboli
Stromboli is an island volcano north of Sicily in the Tyrrhenian Sea. Its frequent explosions gave their name to Strombolian activity and underlie the historic nickname “Lighthouse of the Mediterranean.”
Fast Facts
- It belongs to Italy’s Aeolian Islands.
- Only part of the volcanic edifice rises above sea level.
- The steep Sciara del Fuoco is a major pathway for eruptive material toward the sea.
Connected lessons
- StromboliMap, explanation and practice
Geographical connections
- Tyrrhenian SeaRelated places
- Mount EtnaRelated places
- Mount VesuviusRelated places