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Lipari Island is the largest of a chain of islands in a volcanic archipelago situated in between Vesuvius and Etna. The island has a surface area of 37.6 km2 and is 30 km from Sicily. Besides the main town, most of the year-round population resides in one of the four main villages: Pianoconte is almost due west across the island, Quattropani in the northwest, Acquacalda along the northern coast, whereas Canneto is on the eastern shore north of Lipari town. The highest point on the island is Monte Chirica at 602 m.
The volcanoes of the Aeolian Islands are considered active, and steaming fumaroles and hydrothermal activity may still be seen in their vicinity. As a result of its volcanic origin, Lipari island is covered with pumice and obsidian. Pumice mining has become a large industry on Lipari, and the pale pumice from Lipari is shipped worldwide.
What a beautiful place. Thanks for sharing it with us.
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ReplyDeleteInteresting - I hadn't thought of pumice as an export.
ReplyDeleteI´ve been to Italy several times but never to Lipari. Seems to be a place that is worth visiting. Have a good time - Violetta
ReplyDeleteThat's a pretty town. And with volcanic attrations nearby, it must be a really beautiful area with so much to see and do. Nice to know about Lipari. :)
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