Vulcano (Sicily)
| Vulcano | |
|---|---|
The Gran Cratere on Vulcano Island, in the middle of the Vulcanello, in the background Lípari | |
| Highest point | |
| Prominence | 386 m (1,266 ft) |
| Coordinates | 38°24′18″N 14°57′36″E / 38.405°N 14.96°E |
| Geography | |
| Location | Lipari, Messina, Sicilia, Italy |
| Parent range | Aeolian Arch |
| Geology | |
| Last eruption | 1890 |
Vulcano is a complex stratovolcano in the Mediterranean. It is the eponymous volcanic complex comprising the island of Vulcano in the Aeolian archipelago. The origin of the word volcano is derived from the name of this volcanic island, which in turn owes its name to the Roman god of fire, volcanoes, and metalworking, Vulcan, who in classical Roman mythology resided on this island.