🌋 Isole Eolie (Aeolian Islands)
Volcanic archipelago off Sicily, Italy
📋 Fast Facts
- Seven main islands in the Tyrrhenian Sea north of Sicily
- UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2000 for outstanding volcanic geology
- Lent names to two volcanic eruption types: Vulcanian and Strombolian
- Accessible by ferry from Milazzo or Messina on mainland Sicily
The Isole Eolie (Aeolian Islands) are a volcanic archipelago in the Tyrrhenian Sea north of Sicily, Italy. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000, the islands are recognized for their outstanding record of volcanic island-building and destruction, as well as their ongoing volcanic phenomena. The archipelago remains a living laboratory for volcanologists studying active volcanism and its environmental impact ...