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[[File:Aeolian Islands map.png|thumb|354x354px|Map of the islands]]
[[File:Aeolian Islands map.png|thumb|354x354px|Map of the islands]]
The '''Aeolian Islands''' is an [[archipelago]] of seven [[island]]s, which are north of [[Sicily|Sicilly]]. The islands are of [[Volcano|volcanic]] origin. About 13.000 people live on the islands, which belong to [[Italy]]. The biggest of the islands is ''Lipari''. For this reason, the islands are also known as '''Lipari islands'''. There are two active [[volcano]]es on these islands, called [[Stromboli]] and [[Vulcano]]. Stromboli is the only volcano that is active all the time. The volcano on Vulcan is called ''Grande Fossa''. It is dormant or slightly active. It is considered to be one of the most dangerous volcanoes in [[Europe]].
The '''Aeolian Islands''' is an [[archipelago]] north of [[Sicily|Sicilly]]. There are seven islands. The islands are of [[Volcano|volcanic]] origin. About 13,000 people live on the islands, which belong to [[Italy]].
The biggest of the islands is ''Lipari''. For this reason, the islands are also known as '''Lipari islands'''. There are two active [[volcano]]es on these islands, called [[Stromboli]] and [[Vulcano]]. Stromboli is the only volcano that is active all the time. The volcano on Vulcan is called ''Grande Fossa''. It is dormant or slightly active. It is considered to be one of the most dangerous volcanoes in [[Europe]].

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[[File:Monte dei Porri volcano from Monte Fossa delle Felci on Salina Aeolian Islands Italy.jpg|thumb|354x354px|Monte Fossa]]
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[[File:Eolie.jpg|thumb|351x351px|The Aeolian Islands: standing on Vulcano, Lipari in the middle, Salina at the left, Panarea at the right.]]
The islands have been inhabited since the [[Stone Age]]. They were important for the [[obsidian]] that can be found there.
The islands have been inhabited since the [[Stone Age]]. They were important for the [[obsidian]] that can be found there.

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Monte dei Porri volcano from Monte Fossa delle Felci on Salina Aeolian Islands Italy.jpg|Monte Fossa
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Eolie.jpg|The Aeolian Islands: standing on Vulcano, Lipari in the middle, Salina at the left, Panarea at the right
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{{World Heritage Sites in Italy}}


[[Category:Sicily]]
[[Category:Sicily]]
[[Category:Islands of Italy]]

Latest revision as of 17:25, 12 October 2024

Map of the islands

The Aeolian Islands is an archipelago north of Sicilly. There are seven islands. The islands are of volcanic origin. About 13,000 people live on the islands, which belong to Italy.

The biggest of the islands is Lipari. For this reason, the islands are also known as Lipari islands. There are two active volcanoes on these islands, called Stromboli and Vulcano. Stromboli is the only volcano that is active all the time. The volcano on Vulcan is called Grande Fossa. It is dormant or slightly active. It is considered to be one of the most dangerous volcanoes in Europe.

The islands have been inhabited since the Stone Age. They were important for the obsidian that can be found there.

  • Monte Fossa
    Monte Fossa
  • The Aeolian Islands: standing on Vulcano, Lipari in the middle, Salina at the left, Panarea at the right
    The Aeolian Islands: standing on Vulcano, Lipari in the middle, Salina at the left, Panarea at the right
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