The volcanoes

Apr 17th, 2013 0 Comment
The volcanic activity of the Aeolian Islands  On the other islands are found only modest  activities fumarolic  and esalative, while the seismic activity that characterizes them is much lower than the most active volcanic areas. The last eruption of Lipari dates back to 580 BC, while a volcano is the most recent eruption occurred in 1888-1890. […] ... Continue Reading →

The fauna of the Aeolian Islands

Feb 25th, 2013 0 Comment
The formation of the main volcanic Aeolian arch took place during the last 500,000 years (second the last  datings made by volcanologists) and, unlike many Mediterranean islands, total autonomy in relation to land nearby, with which the archipelago seems not be ever came into contact area. The populations of plants and animals that are hosted in    […] ... Continue Reading →

Lipari island

Feb 2nd, 2013 0 Comment
Lipari Island (Meligunis) Area 38.6 sq km Population 10,690 Height above sea level: 602 m (Monte Chirica) Location: 38.48 ° N, 14.95 ° E Total area: 38 square kilometers (Lipari) Lipari is the largest and most geologically complex of the Aeolian Islands, as well as the administrative center (the town of Lipari) for all the […] ... Continue Reading →

Aeolus and the islands of the winds

Feb 29th, 2012 0 Comment
Aeolus and the islands of the winds The name derives Eolo the greek “Aiolos” meaning fast. One story of Aeolus, a greek prince who ruled a colony on the Aeolian Islands. Because he is a man of understanding, achieved a certain fame because he could predict the weather by the shape of the clouds of […] ... Continue Reading →
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