Mount Etna, located on the east coast of Sicily, Italy, is acclaimed for being the most active stratovolcano globally and Europe's largest volcano. Rising to 3,357 meters (11,014 feet), it has an expansive eruptive history exceeding 500,000 years, significantly shaping the landscape in the last 100,000 years. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2013, it plays a crucial role in volcanology and supports diverse ecosystems. Monitoring continues as Etna remains in a state of persistent activity, with alerts indicating its eruptions can vary in intensity.
Mount Etna is the world's most active stratovolcano, shaped by over 500,000 years of eruptive history, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2013.
The UNESCO recognized Mount Etna in 2013 as a site that continues to influence volcanology and Earth sciences while supporting unique terrestrial ecosystems.
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