This basalt stack is all that remains of the core of a volcano in the Tyrrhenian Sea. Stromboli and Strombolicchio islands are off the northern coast of Sicily, and Stromboli is one of the 3 active volcanoes in Italy. In 1905, the tip of Strombolicchio was blasted off the top to accommodate a small light house to ward ships away from the treacherous islands. Visitors can climb the steps to the top, but the trip up and down is extremely dangerous.
Monday, April 16, 2012
Strombolicchio Island
This basalt stack is all that remains of the core of a volcano in the Tyrrhenian Sea. Stromboli and Strombolicchio islands are off the northern coast of Sicily, and Stromboli is one of the 3 active volcanoes in Italy. In 1905, the tip of Strombolicchio was blasted off the top to accommodate a small light house to ward ships away from the treacherous islands. Visitors can climb the steps to the top, but the trip up and down is extremely dangerous.
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