Science Daily·3 min read·medium
Europe's most active volcano may have a secret origin
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Geologists have proposed a new theory for the formation of Mount Etna, suggesting it does not fit traditional volcanic models. The study indicates that the volcano is fed by long-standing magma pockets deep in the mantle, influenced by tectonic plate collisions.
Mount Etna has fascinated geologists for decades. The towering volcano on the Italian island of Sicily is the most active in Europe, erupting several times a year, yet scientists have never fully understood how it formed.
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