Italy's Etna and Mount Stromboli volcanoes have erupted in recent days, spewing smoke and ash into the air. These two volcanoes are two of the most active volcanoes in the world — but they're not the only volcanoes that pose a risk to Italy. The country is a hotbed of volcanic activity, and greater threats could emerge beneath the surface. Mount Etna and Mount Stromboli, two volcanoes only 180 km apart, both erupted within a day; this hampered travel and put Italy on alert.
"Etna, one of the world's most active volcanoes, has experienced intense activity in recent days, lighting up the sky near the city of Catania, while Stromboli off the coast of northern Sicily has spilled lava into the sea. However, these volcanoes represent only a small part of the threats facing Italy. Italy has a total of 12 volcanoes, with nine still considered active, and the country is prone to earthquakes and other seismic activity. One of the most famous disasters resulting from this combination was the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, which destroyed the city of Pompeii in 79 AD.
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