Sciara del Fuoco
Talus scree on Stromboli
Sciara del Fuoco is a talus scree[1] or depression located on Stromboli Island in Italy.[2] It runs along the island's northern flank[3] and is bounded by two ridges.[4] It now serves as a major tourist attraction on the island.
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Formation
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Sciara del Fuoco was formed as a result of a sector collapse around 5,000 years ago.[5] Due to this, it is sometimes referred to as a scar. It was formed by lava, lapilli, and incandescent waste.[6]
References
- ^ "Location and geography of Stromboli". www.geo.mtu.edu. Retrieved 2019-02-02.
- ^ "A Stromboli per la Sciara del Fuoco". Lipari.biz. Retrieved 2019-02-02.
- ^ "Sciara del Fuoco Viewpoint | Stromboli, Italy Stromboli". www.lonelyplanet.com. Retrieved 2019-02-02.
- ^ "Sciara del Fuoco". www.loveolie.com. Retrieved 2019-02-02.
- ^ "Stromboli Volcano, Italy: Map, Facts, Eruption Pictures". geology.com. Retrieved 2019-02-02.
- ^ "Stromboli: la sciara del fuoco". La Guida alle Eolie: Turismo, Hotel e Informazioni - EolieExperience (in Italian). Retrieved 2019-02-02.
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