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Mount Etna Flashcards

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Which continent is it located in ?

A

Europe

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What is it known for ?

A

Active volcanoes (Largest of Europe)

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3
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Does it have the longest record of continuous eruption?

A

YES

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4
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Where is Mt Etna exactly located ?

A

Near the East coast of Silcily in Italy

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5
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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

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6
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Between which 2 plates active fault is Etna located ?

A

African plate (major) and Ionian plate (minor)

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Under which plate are these 2 plates subducted ?

A

Eurasian plate

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8
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What has United Nations declared this Mountain ?

A

Decade Volcano

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Has this been added to UNESCO World Heritage sites?

A

YES in 2013

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