Mount Etna Flashcards
1
Q
Which continent is it located in ?
A
Europe
2
Q
What is it known for ?
A
Active volcanoes (Largest of Europe)
3
Q
Does it have the longest record of continuous eruption?
A
YES
4
Q
Where is Mt Etna exactly located ?
A
Near the East coast of Silcily in Italy
5
Q
What is the largest feature of this mountain ?
A
Valle del Bolve (Valley of the Ox) , a large horseshoe shaped Caldera on the eastern slope
6
Q
Between which 2 plates active fault is Etna located ?
A
African plate (major) and Ionian plate (minor)
7
Q
Under which plate are these 2 plates subducted ?
A
Eurasian plate
8
Q
What has United Nations declared this Mountain ?
A
Decade Volcano
9
Q
Has this been added to UNESCO World Heritage sites?
A
YES in 2013
