Uncertain eruption of Etna

When

4 Feb 1169

Kind

Volcanic eruption

Coordinates

37.75° N, 15.00° E

Uncertain

yes

Volcano number

211060

Eruption number

13644

Active volcano on the east coast of Sicily, Italy

Mount Etna, or simply Etna, is an active stratovolcano on the east coast of Sicily, Italy, in the Metropolitan City of Catania, between the cities of Messina and Catania. It is located above the convergent plate margin between the African Plate and the Eurasian Plate.

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