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What type of volcano is Stromboli? (A) Dormant (B) Active (C) Extinct or dormant (D) None of these

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Stromboli is a quintessential active volcano. It has been in nearly continuous eruption for at least the last 2,000 years. This persistent activity, characterized by small but frequent bursts of glowing lava, has earned it a reputation as one of the most active volcanoes on the planet. ANSWER: (B) Active

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  1. Located in the Tyrrhenian Sea off the coast of Sicily, Stromboli is so consistent in its behavior that geologists named a specific type of eruption after it: “Strombolian eruptions.” These involve the bursting of large gas bubbles at the surface of the magma column, throwing incandescent scoria and lava bombs into the air. Despite its frequent activity, it is a popular tourist destination where hikers can observe the “fireworks” from a safe distance. It serves as a natural laboratory for studying basaltic volcanic processes and gas emissions.

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