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Geological risks in Noto (volcano Etna)
● Volcano Etna is situated in Sicily not far away from Noto.
● It is 3300 meters high.
● Its last eruption dates back to September 4th 2007 (It only lasted 1 day).
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Geological risks in Noto (Volcano Etna)[2]
● It emits effusive eruptions and sometimes explosive ones.
● This volcano is said to be of vulcanian type ( with violent rhythmic explosions that come out of a closed chimney).
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Geological risks in Noto (volcano Etna)[3]
● Around volcano Etna, there are towns like
Noto, and so risks for its inhabitants .
● The main risks come from emissions of lava
flows that run down the slopes.
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Close watch over the volcano
● Vulcanologists watch over the volcano to warn people when there is a risk.
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Close watch over the volcano[2]
● Vulcanologists set up automatic stations that resist all weather conditions.
● They use sismographs and other useful tools.
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Close watch over the volcano[3]
● They have to keep a close watch over volcanoes et seisms.
● They analyze toxic gases that come out of the volcano.