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Which active volcanoes are found in southern Italy and Sicily?
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Apennine Range
The Apennines mountain range.
In southern Italy and Sicily, several active volcanoes are associated with the geological activity of the region. These include:
- Mount Vesuvius: Located on the plain of Campania near the Bay of Naples, this active volcano is one of the most well-known in Italy.123
- Mount Etna: Situated on the east coast of Sicily, it is the highest active volcano in Europe.413
- Eolie Islands: This volcanic island chain, also known as the Lipari Islands, contains active volcanic sites.13
- Ischia: This island near the Flegrei Plain is also associated with present volcanic action.1
These volcanoes are part of a volcanic chain that formed along faults on the western side of the Apennine Range, extending from Tuscany down to Sicily. While many volcanoes along this chain are extinct, those listed above remain active.3