Stromboli

Stromboli has been in near-continuous eruption since at least February 1934 — over 91 years of uninterrupted volcanic activity, making it one of the longest ongoing eruptions in the world.

The volcano produces an estimated 300–500 individual explosive bursts per day during normal activity, ejecting incandescent lava fragments every 10–20 minutes.

The volcanological term 'Strombolian eruption' — used globally to describe rhythmic mild explosive volcanic activity — is named directly after this volcano.

Stromboli's total height from the seafloor to its summit is approximately 2,000 m (6,600 ft), meaning roughly three-quarters of the volcanic edifice is submerged.

The Sciara del Fuoco collapse scar was formed by catastrophic landslides approximately 5,000 years ago and channels all modern eruptive products toward the uninhabited northwest coast.

In December 2002, a submarine landslide off the Sciara del Fuoco generated tsunami waves reaching 8–10 m (26–33 ft) on the island's northwest coast.

Stromboli continuously degasses approximately 6,000–9,000 tonnes of SO2 and 700–1,000 tonnes of CO2 per day — even during routine mild activity.

The Aeolian Islands, including Stromboli, are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, inscribed in 2000 for their contribution to the study of volcanology.

Roberto Rossellini's 1950 film 'Stromboli' starring Ingrid Bergman was shot on the island during actual eruptions.

A violent paroxysm on July 3, 2019, killed one hiker near the summit and led to restrictions on summit access above 400 m elevation.

Jules Verne chose Stromboli as the exit point from the Earth's interior in his 1864 novel 'Journey to the Center of the Earth.'

The island's permanent population declined from several thousand in the early 20th century to approximately 400–700, partly due to the deadly 1930 paroxysm that triggered mass emigration.