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The Aeolian Islands are a Quaternary active volcanic structure in Southern Italy. These volcanic islands are characterized by an outstanding display of volcanic landforms (stratocones , lava flows , domes, fissures, dykes, calderas , lateral collapses) derived from repeated episodes of volcanic activity and volcano-tectonic collapse under the control of regional tectonic trends. Stromboli and Vulcano are particularly characterized by ongoing eruptive and gravity-driven instability processes. Geomorphic evolution there plays a fundamental role on the localization of eruptive vents and conduits and the distribution of volcanogenic flows, with important insights on volcanic hazard and risk assessment.
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Lucchi, F., Romagnoli, C., Tranne, C.A. (2017). Volcanic Landforms and Landscapes of the Aeolian Islands (Southern Tyrrhenian Sea, Sicily): Implications for Hazard Evaluation. In: Soldati, M., Marchetti, M. (eds) Landscapes and Landforms of Italy. World Geomorphological Landscapes. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-26194-2_38
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